QUETTA: The Balochistan Fisheries Department has launched a crackdown on illegal trawling along the province’s coastline to protect marine life and secure the livelihoods of coastal communities.
According to a press release, this campaign follows the vision of Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, who has called for sustainable development and better support for local fishermen.
During a recent visit to the coastal areas of Gwadar, Director General of Fisheries Atiqullah Khan reaffirmed the department’s commitment to stopping illegal trawling. He visited the area with Assistant Director Shah Fahad Anwar, Marine Biologist Nematullah Zaheer, Inspector Abdul Basit, and Skipper Muhammad Yasin Khan. The team reviewed the damage caused by illegal trawling and heard detailed reports on the problems local fishermen face.
After the visit, the department decided to take strict action to stop unauthorized fishing and protect the rights of local fishermen. The crackdown aims to preserve marine biodiversity and ensure the long-term survival of the region’s fishing industry.
This campaign is being carried out under the guidance of Parliamentary Secretary Haji Barkat Rind and Secretary of Fisheries Tariq Qamar Baloch, who stressed the need to protect both the environment and the economy of Balochistan’s coastal communities.
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