The Balochistan Fisheries Department has announced a decisive crackdown on illegal trawling along the province’s coastline in a bid to protect marine ecosystems and safeguard the livelihoods of coastal communities.
According to an official press release, the initiative falls under the broader vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, who has underscored the need for sustainable development and the welfare of local fishermen.
During a review visit to Gwadar’s coastal areas, Director General Fisheries Balochistan Atiqullah Khan reaffirmed the department’s resolve to eliminate illegal fishing practices.
He was accompanied by Assistant Director Shah Fahad Anwar, Marine Biologist Nematullah Zaheer, Inspector Abdul Basit, and Skipper Muhammad Yasin Khan. The team assessed the extent of unauthorized trawling and received a comprehensive briefing on the difficulties faced by local fishermen.
Following the visit, the department pledged to take strict measures to curb unlawful practices, preserve marine biodiversity, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the fishing industry.
The campaign is being carried out under the directives of Parliamentary Secretary Haji Barkat Rind and Secretary Fisheries Tariq Qamar Baloch, who emphasized that protecting the ecological balance and the economic interests of Balochistan’s coastal communities remains a top priority.