ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken notice of the very legitimate demands of fishermen of Gwadar and assured them for taking stern action against the illegal fishing by trawlers.

In his tweet, he also assured them to speak to the Chief Minister of Balochistan on the issue. “I have taken notice of the very legitimate demands of the hardworking fishermen of Gwadar. Will be taking strong action against illegal fishing by trawlers,” the prime minister said on Twitter. The fishermen in Gwadar had been protesting against the devastating impact of illegal fishing by trawlers along the coast on the livelihoods of local fishermen.