QUETTA: At a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade signed a landmark agreement with the Department of Fisheries.
In news Balochistan news updates, Under this initiative, investments will be made to develop modern fishing infrastructure, establish cold-storage facilities, and provide international-standard training programs.
The project is designed to unlock the hidden potential of Balochistan’s coastal economy and increase seafood exports.
It also promises new employment opportunities and sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
Officials noted that this agreement reflects the government’s commitment to transforming Balochistan into a peaceful, prosperous, and investor-friendly region.
Modern fisheries infrastructure refers to the full chain of facilities and technology that supports sustainable harvesting, processing, and marketing of seafood.
It typically includes deep-sea fishing vessels, well-equipped landing sites, hygienic fish markets, cold-chain storage, ice plants, processing and packaging units, quality-control laboratories, and logistics systems that meet international food-safety standards.
By reducing post-harvest losses and preserving freshness, these upgrades help fishermen fetch higher prices and open access to export markets.
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For Balochistan—where a 770-kilometre coastline offers abundant fish and shellfish—the economic impact can be significant.
Modern ports and cold storage enable year-round operations and value-added processing, increasing seafood exports and government revenue.
Employment expands beyond fishing itself, creating jobs in boat building, maintenance, processing plants, transport, and marketing. Women can find work in sorting, packaging, and aquaculture.
Training programs aligned with international standards further build local skills, while sustainable management practices help protect marine resources for the long term, ensuring that economic gains do not compromise future fish stocks.
Employees working in fisheries along Balochistan’s coastal belt cover a wide range of roles that keep the seafood supply chain operating from sea to market.
At the frontline are fishermen and boat crews who catch fish, shrimp, and other marine species using both traditional and modern methods. Supporting them are deckhands, boat mechanics, and engine operators responsible for vessel maintenance and safe navigation.
Onshore, workers manage fish landing sites, operate ice plants and cold-storage facilities, and handle sorting, cleaning, and packaging for local sales and export.
Processing-plant staff include quality-control inspectors, machine operators, and packers, while transport drivers ensure timely delivery to markets.
Government and private-sector employees such as fisheries inspectors, marine biologists, and extension officers monitor catches, enforce regulations, and provide training in sustainable practices.
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Together, these roles generate steady employment for thousands of coastal residents, providing income and helping sustain the region’s fishing-dependent economy.
