CM orders bolstering livestock sector to stabilise economy

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali on Tuesday stressed the need for the fisheries & livestock department to implement initiatives that strengthen the poultry, fisheries and livestock industries to bolster the livestock sector, stabilising the economy and bringing prosperity to related businesses.

Shah met Fisheries & Livestock Minister Muhammad Ali Malkani, who had called on him at the CM House to discuss strategies for modernising and improving the fisheries and livestock sectors through advanced technology.

Malkani told the CM that steps are being taken to enhance these sectors. Shah instructed him to provide proper guidance to those involved in the fisheries and livestock sectors.

The CM ordered implementing modern fish farming practices in the province, and ensuring that fishermen have access to the necessary facilities. He stressed the importance of promoting fish farming in the coastal areas, and urged the adoption of modern techniques to increase fish exports.

He also highlighted the need to upgrade fishing harbours with modern amenities to enhance exports, and called for environmentally sustainable fishing practices to protect the marine ecosystems. He ordered improvements in veterinary hospitals to ensure quality healthcare for livestock. He also emphasised the need to enhance animal breeding and vaccination systems across the province.

He urged taking immediate measures to prevent animal diseases, along with conducting strict monitoring of livestock farms and taking action against the sale of substandard animal feed.