Govt bans use of fine nets in coastal waters

Govt bans use of fine nets in coastal waters

The Sindh government has banned all types of fine nets used in fishing. Their use was rapidly reducing the fish stocks in the sea. In this regard, the Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority has sent a letter to all relevant institutions, including the fishermen and trawler owners' association, in which they have been informed about the ban on the use of fine nets. According to sources, the said ban has been imposed to save the rapidly depleting fis…