Imran Khan assures to meet ‘very legitimate’ demands of thousands of fishermen
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday took notice of the “very legitimate” demands of the Gwadar fishermen regarding illegal fishing by ‘outside trawlers’ in the waters of Gwadar.
Thousands of the fishermen along with their families have been protesting for almost one month against the ‘trawler mafia’ which according to them had been depriving Gwadar’s natives of their resources by taking away tonnes of fish through illegal fishing.
Their demands included expulsion of large fishing trawlers encroaching on their livelihood and provision of health facilities, drinking water, schools and basic infrastructure.
Led by Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman, General Secretary of Jamaat-i-Islami Balochistan, the protesters vowed to continue their protest till the achievement of their rights.
In a tweet, the prime minister said he would take strong action against illegal fishing by trawlers in the area.
The prime minister’s tweet was followed by a series of tweets highlighting the plight of the fishermen and the local community in Gwadar and welcoming the prime minister’s intervention.
“I have taken notice of the very legitimate demands of the hardworking fishermen of Gwadar. Will be taking strong action against illegal fishing by trawlers and will also speak to CM Balochistan,” tweeted the premier.
“Protest to continue until demands met”
Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman, who is leading the Gwadar Ko...
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