Pakistan, April 21 -- The Sindh government has implemented a ban on all types of fine nets used in fishing. This decision aims to address the alarming decline in fish stocks within the province's coastal waters. The Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority informed relevant stakeholders, including fishermen and trawler owners, about the new regulations.

According to fishermen's leader Abdul Majeed Motani, past bans on fine nets have not been successfully enforced. He emphasized the urgent need for proper implementation to protect vulnerable fish species. The use of fine nets threatens the extinction of 35 fish species, including shrimp, which rely on mangrove roots for breeding.

The ban was enacted through amendments to the Sindh Fisheries O...