Pakistan
PM Imran Khan takes notice of legitimate demands of Gwadar fishermen
Tens of thousands of people, including women and children, marched on the main roads and streets of Gwadar on Friday
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday took notice of the demands of fishermen in Gwadar, assuring that strict action would be taken against the illegal fishing by trawlers.
In a message on Twitter, the prime minister said, “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”.
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 & will also speak to CM Balochistan.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 12, 2021
He also assured them to also speak to the chief minister of Balochistan on the issue.
The fishermen in Gwadar had been protesting against the devastating impact of illegal fishing by trawlers along the coast on the livelihoods of local fishermen. On Friday, tens of thousands of people, including women and children, marched on the main roads and streets of Gwadar in support of their movement launched for the rights of the people of Gwadar.
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