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…
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.
16th March, 2012
Rescue at high sea
It had been 52 days at sea for Jan Sayed and his crew of 17 men – it was time for them to return home…
9th February, 2012
Canal to help fishermen avoid Indian waters
A 1.5km-long and 25-metre-wide canal dug up by Pakistan Navy, connecting Sughando and Othano rivers in the Sir Creek border area, was inaugurated by the provincial information minister on Wednesday.
22nd January, 2012
Pakistan detains 31 Indian fishermen
KARACHI: Pakistan has detained 31 Indian fishermen and seized their 14 boats for fishing in its territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, the maritime security…
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    16th January, 2012
    The art of trespassing
    The Partition of 1947 resulted in the formation of two separate countries – countries which have much more in common than is fathomable. Their problems,…
    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…
    17th October, 2011
    Recreational anglers back to sea
    KARACHI: The end of the monsoon is a signal for recreational anglers here to venture out into the open sea in search for adventure and…
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    24th September, 2011
    28th July, 2011
    Pakistan releases 14 Indian fishermen
    The released fishermen left for Lahore from where they will move to India via Wagah border, a private news channel reported.
    28th June, 2011
    Five rescued fishermen arrive from India
    KARACHI: Five Pakistani fishermen who were made hostage by Somali pirates in December last year arrived here on Monday from Mumbai by a PIA flight.…
    23rd June, 2011
    Any talks for the common man?
    The Pakistani and Indian foreign secretaries are meeting for another round for peace talks today in Islamabad. Even if there is no headway in these…
    24th April, 2011
    SPOTLIGHT: Jest desserts
    Saad Haroon revolutionised comedy in Pakistan with Black Fish, Pakistan’s first improvisational comedy group, and today he is the most sought after English language comedian…
    14th April, 2011
    Pakistan releases 89 Indian prisoners
    KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday freed 89 Indian fishermen imprisoned for fishing and violating its territorial waters. “Today we released 89 Indian fishermen from Malir prison…
    11th April, 2011
    39 Pakistani prisoners come back home
    The Indian government released 39 Pakistani prisoners, including two women, as a goodwill gesture. Border guard officer Lakhbir Singh said the detainees were held…
    11th April, 2011
    Pakistan to release 89 Indian prisoners on Thursday
    KARACHI: The Government of Pakistan decided on Monday to release 89 Indian prisoners, reported DawnNews. According to a statement by the Sindh Home Ministry, IG…
    6th September, 2010
    Another 141 Indian fishermen released
    KARACHI: The fourth batch of 141 Indian fishermen left the Malir Jail for their home here on Monday via Wagah border. A total of 442…
    30th August, 2010
    Pakistan releases 100 Indian fishermen held past jail term
    KARACHI: Pakistan on Monday released 100 Indian fishermen imprisoned for fishing in its territorial waters, officials said, after lobby groups said they were being detained