GWADAR, Pakistan – 2025-09-15 16:31:00
Balochistan Cracks Down on illegal Trawling to Protect Fisheries
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A stringent new campaign targets illegal fishing to boost marine health and support local livelihoods along the coast.
- Balochistan Fisheries department is launching a strict crackdown on illegal trawling.
- The initiative aims to protect marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities.
- Officials conducted a review in Gwadar to assess the scope of unauthorized fishing.
- Lasting development and fisherman welfare are central to the new measures.
What’s driving this sudden, decisive action against illegal fishing in Balochistan? the Fisheries Department is making a clear statement, vowing to eliminate unlawful trawling that threatens both marine life and the jobs of local fishermen.
The move aligns wiht Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti’s push for sustainable development and the welfare of those who depend on the sea.
On-Site Assessment in Gwadar
Director General Fisheries Balochistan Atiqullah Khan recently visited Gwadar’s coastal areas. He, along with Assistant Director Shah Fahad Anwar, Marine biologist Nematullah Zaheer, Inspector Abdul Basit, and Skipper Muhammad Yasin Khan, surveyed the extent of unauthorized trawling. The team also received firsthand accounts of the challenges faced by local fishermen.
Protecting the ecological balance and the economic interests of Balochistan’s coastal communities is a top priority, according to officials.
Pledging Strict Measures
Following the Gwadar visit, the department committed to implementing strict measures. The goal is to curb illegal practices, preserve marine biodiversity, and ensure
