Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to eradicate menace of smuggling and strengthen national economy.

He expressed these views during his visit to the residence of martyred Customs Inspector Syed Hasnain Ali Tirmizi in Abbottabad today [Thursday].

Shehbaz Sharif said the nation's billions of dollars will be saved and spent on the progress and prosperity of the country.

He said interior ministry has been asked to coordinate closely with the provincial governments to eliminate the smuggling.

The Prime Minister also reaffirmed his commitment to make the country abode of peace.

He said the security forces and law enforcement agencies are rendering unprecedented sacrifices for the better future of coming generations.

The Prime Minister said the nation greatly values the sacrifices of these brave personnel and officers.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister accompanied by Federal Ministers Attaullah Tarar and Amir Muqam offered fateha for the martyr and presented a cheque to the father of the martyr under Shuhada package. 

He was appreciative of Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir for the support extended by Pakistan Army to deal with this menace.

The Prime Minister paid tributes to Shaheed Customs Inspector Syed Hasnain Ali Tirmizi saying his sacrifice will not go in waste.

He said Syed Hasnain Ali Tirmizi is hero of the nation and his sacrifice will always be remembered.

Announcing the Shuhuda package, Shehbaz Sharif said under this package, those in the rank of sepoy will be provided with a cash prize of ten million rupees along with 13. 5 million rupees for home. 

For the rank of Inspector, he said that cash grant of 15 million rupees will be provided to the bereaved family while 25 million rupees for home.

He said free education and health services will also be provided to the family of the martyrs.