A high level meeting chaired by Director General Marine Fisheries Department, Dr. Mansoor Ali Wassan, was held in Karachi today (Friday) to promote aquaculture sector in Sindh under the “Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh initiative”.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization Pakistan, local fish processors and exporters also attended the meeting.

“The Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh” initiative is a five-year program funded by the European Union to support the Government of Sindh in implementing its poverty reduction strategy across five districts in the province.

These five districts include Tando Muhammad Khan, Matiari, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, and Umerkot selected for their socio-economic challenges and need for inclusive rural development.

The Director General Marine Fisheries Department warmly welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to modernize and sustainably grow Sindh's fisheries industry.