The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has said that the development of the people of Balochistan is among the top priorities of the federal government. One of the major concerns of the local fishermen is of the illegal fishing trawlers that has been addressed on a priority basis by improved patrolling by the concerned agencies.
“The protection of local fishermen by curbing illegal trawling activities is being ensured,” he added. This has also resulted in the conservation of the fishing stock.
In addition to that the Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) in collaboration with Kamyab Jawan Program was providing loans to local fishermen for improvement of techniques and their boats which included installation of vehicle monitoring system, he further said.
To efficiently manage the water resources and development of agriculture sector in the province, command area development projects are expedited.
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Rights of Balochistan fishermen being ensured, says PM Imran