PFF demands abolishment of contract system

KARACHI - Despite the passage of several months to abolish the contract system, concerned provincial authorities have failed to introduce a substitute policy for fishing in inland waters, The Nation has learnt here on Tuesday.

Local fishermen are still waiting for a policy for fishing in inland waters across the province despite issuance of countless directives by the Sindh government none of which could so far be implemented.

The legislators are also avoiding discussion on the issue on the assembly flour to legalise fishing in inland water.  The local fishermen had taken a sigh of relief when Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, during the budget session in June, announced to abolish the contract system in inland waters, cancel all types of licenses in Sindh and eliminate role of the middleman. The fishermen expressed their satisfaction as it was their longstanding demand. While the CM also decided to introduce multiple projects to increase the income of the poor fishermen.