KARACHI: PMSA has launched a focus operation by the name OPS MUSTAID to protect Pakistani fishermen near sir creek as it was reported that Indian agencies deliberately arrest Pakistani fishermen well within the Pakistani waters, according to a statement issued by PMSA on Sunday.

During this operation, on 05 February 22, PMSA Ship apprehended two Indian fishing vessels namely MERAJ ALI with 07 x crew and AL AHAD with 06 x crew, which were engaged in poaching. These boats were located well inside Pakistani EEZ when taken into custody. It is worth mentioning that the Indian boats came all over from okha which is more than 70 NM from Pakistan. This act is deliberate poching in our rich resource indus delta region.