Fish demand on the rise due to cold weather in twin cities

Islamabad

The demand of fish is on rise due to freezing weather in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi these days. Due to burgeoning demand of fish amongst the people sales points of fresh and fried fish has been increased.

Different kinds of fish including ‘Rohu,’ ‘Mahasher,’ ‘Thela,’ ‘Salmon,’ ‘Silver’ and Common Carp mostly are being sold in the market. According to details ‘Rohu’ is being sold Rs250 per kg, ‘Mahasher’ Rs300, ‘Silver’ Rs240 and Salmon Rs700. Fried ‘Rohu’ fish is being sold Rs500, Silver Rs450, Salmon Rs1,500 and ‘Mahasher’ Rs650 in the federal capital.  Pakistan’s developing fishing industry has a significant share in the national economy and contributes one percent of the Gross National Product.