Pakistan Launches PKR 90 Million Project to Protect Sea Turtles in Shrimp Trawling
Pakistan has launched a critical PKR 90 million initiative to mandate the use of turtle-safe equipment in its shrimp trawling fleet, a move aimed at tripling its $100 million seafood export industry by regaining access to the lucrative United States market.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, today announced the program, which centers on safeguarding endangered sea turtles and aligning the nation"s fishing practices with international standards. The undertaking is seen as vital to reversing the potential deterioration...
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