Pakistan Secures 25,000 Tons of Tuna Quota, Targets $200 Million Export Goal

This quota includes 15,000 tons of yellowfin tuna and 10,000 tons of skipjack tuna. The quota is consistent with climate-friendly fishery management principles, aimed at protecting marine biodiversity and reducing pressure on marine ecosystems. Minister Chaudhry stated: "This is not only a milestone for Pakistan's fisheries but also a significant breakthrough in foreign exchange earnings." Based on the current international market price of $5 to $7 per kilogram of tuna, its economic value could be further enhanced through deep processing. Currently, Pakistan's annual tuna catch exceeds 45,000 tons, but due to historical lack of regulation, a large amount of high-value resources have not been incorporated into the formal economic system. To address this, the Pakistani government is vigorously promoting fishery reforms: · The "National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy" has been issued, unifying the regulatory framework and promoting environmentally friendly and revenue-generating ...