Marine Fisheries Department
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Marine Fisheries Department (MFD) is department of Pakistan government. Marine Fisheries Department an attached department of Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (Livestock Wing) was established in 1951. It is the executive fishery agency of the federal Government, with primary responsibilities for ensuring management and development of fishery resources in the interest of the nation. According to the constitution, the management of marine fisheries is a federal responsibility out side the limit of territorial waters (12 nautical miles). The Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Livestock (MINFAL) is the Federal Agency responsible for fisheries.
