120 days given for shrimp roadmap

A prime ministerial sub-committee has given institutions 120 days to prepare a plan for expanding shrimp farming, adding value to production and increasing exports, The Express Tribune reported. The work sits within a wider 24-month programme for implementation and review, chaired by Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry.

The committee approved seven technical groups and a projection and costing unit to produce 14 reports and export estimates, alongside a shared process for checking data and tracking reforms. Punjab is working to expand shrimp farming and establish hatcheries, while Sindh is preparing a feasibility study for a 3,500-acre shrimp farm. The committee also approved an initial 14-day action plan, with a further meeting set to assess baseline data and progress.