Maulana Hidayatur Rehman Baloch tables resolution:

Independent Report

QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly adopted resolution demanding prevention of the illegal fishing and trawling from the Gwadar coast and sea, here in its session held on Saturday.
The Speaker Provincial Assembly, Captain (Retd) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai was in the chair at session.
The Member Provincial Assembly and Head of Haq Do Tehreek, Maulana Hidayatur Rehman Baloch tabled the resolution regarding illegal fishing and trawling from the Gwadar coast and sea.
In his resolution, he pointed out that there is demand of rare fishes of Makran sea all over the world. It was regretfully noted that the trawler mafia of Sindh is busy in illegal fishing and sea life.
He noted with concern that the rare fishes are going to be extinct due to the mass level illegal fishing. He also pointed out that the illegal fishing of worth of Rs. 70 billion is done annually from the coast of Balochistan.
The illegal fishing has made it difficult for the local fishermen to make their both ends meet, it was further pointed out.
It was demanded of the government to take strict measures for prevention of illegal fishing and take stern action against the elements and officers involved in the illegal process.
Speaking on the resolution, the Provincial Minister for Planning and Development, Mir Zahoor Ahmed Buledi admitted that illegal fishing is being done at the coast of Gwadar for long. However, we are preparing comprehensive fishery policy in the province for the first time, he added.
He stressed that we have to protect our coast and prevent illegal fishing in the province.
He mentioned that the trekkers are being installed at the big fishing boats. In addition to this, steps are also being taken for wellbeing of the fishermen of the province, he added. He also pledged to protect rights of our fishermen.
The Provincial Minister for Home, Mir Ziaullah Langove assured that the stringent measures would be taken against illegal fishing in the province.
The Member of Provincial Assembly, Rehmat Saleh Baloch also condemned the illegal fishing from the Makran coast and sea.
He said that the doors of livelihood are being closed on the local fishermen through the illegal fishing.