PM takes notice of Gwadar fishermen’s ‘very legitimate’ demands. Prime Minister Imran Khan said he had taken note of the Gwadar fishermen’s “quite genuine” requests and that he would take tough action against illegal trawler fishing in the area.
Locals in Gwadar responded to the prime minister’s tweet with a series of rallies, taking to the streets to demand their rights be respected.
“I’ve taken note of the extremely reasonable expectations of Gwadar’s diligent fisherman. Will take severe action against trawler fishing that is unlawful, and will also speak with Balochistan’s chief minister “The prime minister sent out a tweet.
As PM takes notice of Gwadar fishermen’s ‘very legitimate’ demands, for the past two weeks, Gwadar has seen protests, with thousands of women and children speaking out against the big trawlers.
Locals claim that trawlers illegally exploiting the Arabian seabed are making it more difficult for fishermen to fish in the area.
Residents of the area rely on fishing as one of their primary sources of income. “There have been days in the last three or four years when my husband, who is a fisherman, has returned empty-handed with no money to feed our children.”
Despite local fishermen’s objections against the fleets, neither the Gwadar Development Authority nor the Balochistan government has responded.
The assistant deputy commissioner, Anis Tarique Gorgej, stated that the local administration is in contact with the protestors and that all of their issues will be handled.
“We’re already working to stop the trawlers and make trade easier at the Iranian border,” George said. “However, meeting all of the expectations will take time.”
