Islamabad, April 15 -- The coastline of Pakistan stretches to more than 1000 kms long, bifurcated in two major parts; Sind coast is about 270 kms and Makran coast is about 735 kms long. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Pakistan covers an area of about 240000 Sq kms. The maritime zone of Pakistan including the continental shelf, extends upto 350 nautical miles from the backline.
Mangroves are an important feature of the coastal areas of Pakistan, abundantly found in the Indus Delta which constitutes 97% of the total Mangroves cover in Pakistan; whereas the rest 3% mangroves are found at three locations along the Balochistan coast.
Pakistan Navy, being the guardian of Maritime frontiers of Pakistan operates extensively along the coast. Th...