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4th May, 2013
Karachi fishermen hold political rally – at sea
Backers of independent political candidate Haji Usman Ghani took to the water on a flotilla of fishing boats.
Backers of independent political candidate Haji Usman Ghani took to the water on a flotilla of fishing boats.
28th March, 2013
Residents of Karachi’s Rehri Goth vow to fight islands deal
For the fisherfolk community of the area, leasing out the islands in Korangi Creek for development is crushing their means to a livelihood.
For the fisherfolk community of the area, leasing out the islands in Korangi Creek for development is crushing their means to a livelihood.
17th March, 2013
In troubled waters
The misery suffered by Pakistani and Indian fishermen caught for unknowingly crossing over to the other country while catching fish at sea seems to have no end.
The misery suffered by Pakistani and Indian fishermen caught for unknowingly crossing over to the other country while catching fish at sea seems to have no end.
17th March, 2013
Les miserables
Families of jailed fishermen share their misery with Sa’adia Reza.
Families of jailed fishermen share their misery with Sa’adia Reza.
7th December, 2012
Ibrahim Hyderi fishing harbour
Ibrahim Hyderi is an old fishing harbour on the coastal area near Karachi where fishermen families live in poverty and unhygienic conditions. – Text and…
Ibrahim Hyderi is an old fishing harbour on the coastal area near Karachi where fishermen families live in poverty and unhygienic conditions. – Text and…
30th October, 2012
Southern India battens down hatches for tropical storm
Authorities ordered hundreds of schools to close Tuesday and fishermen to remain on land as a tropical storm barreled towards India's southern coastal state of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
Authorities ordered hundreds of schools to close Tuesday and fishermen to remain on land as a tropical storm barreled towards India's southern coastal state of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.
13th October, 2012
What we don’t see
It is if the printed image has given what was non-existent an existence. When we wake up in the morning and open the newspaper many of the same fleeting faces we see everyday stare at us and talk we about them.
It is if the printed image has given what was non-existent an existence. When we wake up in the morning and open the newspaper many of the same fleeting faces we see everyday stare at us and talk we about them.
10th September, 2012
Fishing boat capsizes off Karachi; 11 bodies recovered
The fishing boat, sailing out from Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi coastal village carrying 37 fishermen, capsized due to high tides late Sunday night.
The fishing boat, sailing out from Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi coastal village carrying 37 fishermen, capsized due to high tides late Sunday night.
10th September, 2012
Pakistan releases 48 Indian fishermen from Malir jail
The prisoners were seen off in two buses for Lahore from where they will be handed over to Indian authorities at Wagah border on Tuesday.
The prisoners were seen off in two buses for Lahore from where they will be handed over to Indian authorities at Wagah border on Tuesday.
23rd April, 2012
Fishing for jellyfish in Pakistan
The price of each jellyfish in the local market is around 60-70 rupees where as the same jellyfish fetches USD 3 to USD 5 in the international market.
The price of each jellyfish in the local market is around 60-70 rupees where as the same jellyfish fetches USD 3 to USD 5 in the international market.
11th April, 2012
Working with communities ‘best for managing fisheries’
It is the world’s largest field study of its kind, covering 42 different sites across the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
It is the world’s largest field study of its kind, covering 42 different sites across the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
26th March, 2012
The woes of contract system in fishing
Mallah said that when they started catching fish there, some landlords attacked them, snatched their nets and boats and implicated them in false cases.
Mallah said that when they started catching fish there, some landlords attacked them, snatched their nets and boats and implicated them in false cases.
8th March, 2012
Fishermen urged to adopt sustainable methods
KARACHI, March 7: Marine life is on the brink of disaster. And so are the fishermen’s lives. The situation is more serious in Sindh because of the persistent and widespread use of illegal nets. Unlike Balochistan,
KARACHI, March 7: Marine life is on the brink of disaster. And so are the fishermen’s lives. The situation is more serious in Sindh because of the persistent and widespread use of illegal nets. Unlike Balochistan,
7th January, 2012
Pakistan frees 179 Indian fishermen
Pakistan freed 179 Indian fishermen on Saturday who were imprisoned for violating territorial waters, the prisons chief said.
Pakistan freed 179 Indian fishermen on Saturday who were imprisoned for violating territorial waters, the prisons chief said.
6th January, 2012
Release of 180 Indian fishermen announced
KARACHI: One hundred and eighty Indian fishermen will be released from Malir Jail on January 7, 2012, said Syed Iqbal Haider, whilst addressing the media…
KARACHI: One hundred and eighty Indian fishermen will be released from Malir Jail on January 7, 2012, said Syed Iqbal Haider, whilst addressing the media…
28th November, 2011
2011: Top shots
This gallery comprises iconic photographs from different parts of the world compiled by Reuters.…
This gallery comprises iconic photographs from different parts of the world compiled by Reuters.…
30th September, 2011
Forty-eight Indian fishermen arrested
A spokesman for the Maritime Security Agency said the agency took action against the fishermen late on Thursday night.
A spokesman for the Maritime Security Agency said the agency took action against the fishermen late on Thursday night.
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24th September, 2011
28th July, 2011
Eighty-seven fishermen return from Indian jails
KARACHI: Eighty-seven Pakistani fishermen recently released from different Indian jails reached here on Wednesday. The fishermen were handed over to Pakistani authorities at the Wagah…
KARACHI: Eighty-seven Pakistani fishermen recently released from different Indian jails reached here on Wednesday. The fishermen were handed over to Pakistani authorities at the Wagah…
1st July, 2011
Ten fishermen, farmer return home from Indian prisons
KARACHI: Eleven people — 10 fishermen, including an eight-year-old boy, and a farmer — arrived here on Thursday after spending almost two years in Indian…
KARACHI: Eleven people — 10 fishermen, including an eight-year-old boy, and a farmer — arrived here on Thursday after spending almost two years in Indian…
