Quetta: Under the vision of the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, to promote investment-led economic growth and unlock the province’s vast blue economy potential, the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) convened an online coordination meeting with key stakeholders to initiate the planning and implementation process for the proposed Shrimp Hatchery Project at Gaddani.
The meeting was chaired by Bilal Khan Kakar, Vice Chairman, BBoIT. Participants included Dr. Allaudin from the Department of Fisheries, Asad Fawad representing Al Karam Group, the project’s architectural consultant Hamza, and Wajid Habib from BBoIT. During the meeting, participants reviewed the project’s preliminary roadmap and agreed on a series of immediate actions to ensure timely progress, said a news release.
Addressing the participants, Vice Chairman Bilal Khan Kakar stated that the establishment of a modern shrimp hatchery at Gaddani would mark a significant milestone in the Government of Balochistan’s efforts to promote sustainable aquaculture and attract quality domestic and foreign investment. He noted that the hatchery would ensure a reliable supply of high-quality shrimp seed for commercial shrimp farming across the province, reduce dependence on imported seed, and create new employment and business opportunities for coastal communities.
He further stated that Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has consistently prioritized investment promotion, economic diversification, and value addition in sectors with high growth potential. According to him, the fisheries and aquaculture sector possesses enormous potential to generate employment, enhance exports, and contribute to sustainable economic development, making it one of the Government’s priority sectors.
The participants reiterated their commitment to working collectively and maintaining close coordination to complete the planning phase within the agreed timelines and ensure the project’s smooth progression toward implementation.