KARACHI: India Coast Guard authorities have arrested nine Pakistani fishermen and seized their boat, Al Madina, marking the second such incident in a month. Earlier, Indian forces had detained 11 Pakistani fishermen on December 12. Read More: Three Pakistani prisoners repatriated through Wagah border The detained fishermen have been identified by the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) as […]
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Fishermen to be granted rights, facilities, says Minister Malkani
The issues faced by fishermen at Karachi Fish Harbor will be resolved on a priority basis. From fishing to bringing their catch to the market, their challenges will be addressed jointly with the Fishermen Cooperative Society (FCS) in accordance with the Constitution and the law. This was stated by Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, […]
Fishermen advised against venturing into deep sea till tomorrow
Fishermen of Sindh have been advised not to venture into deep sea till 3rd October owing to rough weather caused by the well-marked low-pressure area. The low-pressure area has now been about 310Km distance in southeast of Karachi northeast Arabian Sea in and adjoining Saurashtra coast of Gujarat (India), the Met Office said on Wednesday. […]
Pakistan, India swap lists of prisoners
India and Pakistan swapped lists of fisherman and civilian prisoners. “This step is consistent with the clause (i) of the Agreement on Consular Access between Pakistan and India, signed on 21st May 2008, under which both countries are required to exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody twice a year, on 1st January and […]
Israel cuts Gaza fishing limit after rocket launch
Israel reduced the offshore fishing limit it imposes for vessels operating out of Gaza from Tuesday following rocket fire from the territory by Palestinian militants, officials said. Gaza fishermen will now be able to operate no more than six nautical miles into the Mediterranean, down from a limit of up to 15 nautical miles Israel […]
Pakistan sets free 100 Indian fishermen
Pakistan on Sunday released 100 Indian fishermen as a gesture of goodwill despite New Delhi’s aggressive attitude towards Islamabad. The fishermen had been arrested by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) for trespassing into the Pakistani waters. The freed prisoners departed for Lahore from Karachi Cantt railway station after being released from the jail and […]