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'''Gadani Fish Harbour''' is a coastal fishing facility located in the town of [[Gadani]], within the [[Hub District]] of [[Balochistan, Pakistan]]. Positioned on the [[Arabian Sea]], approximately {{convert|30|km|mi}} northwest of [[Karachi]], the harbour was established as a centre for the local [[fishing industry]]. The project was planned with the involvement of the [[Balochistan Coastal Development Authority]] (BCDA) to support the livelihoods of fishing communities and strengthen maritime infrastructure in the province.<ref>{{cite news |title=Four fish harbours planned |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/51579/four-fish-harbours-planned |access-date=30 May 2025 |work=Dawn.com |publisher=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |date=8 August 2002 |language=en}}</ref>

The harbour is considered crucial for the economic well-being of the surrounding population, with its development expected to enhance local business opportunities and raise living standards. However, challenges remain, including a long-standing land ownership dispute, which was brought to the attention of the [[Parliament of Pakistan|national parliament]] in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Senate body for early redressal of Gadani Fish Harbour land issue |url=https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/03/07/senate-body-for-lawful-resolution-of-gadani-fish-harbour-land-issue/ |access-date=30 May 2025 |work=Profit |agency=APP |publisher=[[Pakistan Today]] |date=7 March 2019}}</ref> Addressing such issues is viewed as essential for the sustainable development and full utilisation of the harbour's potential.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Masood |first1=Shahmeer |title=Gadani's Beautiful Coastline Is Deprived Of Basic Amenities |url=https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Aug-2024/gadani-s-beautiful-coastline-is-deprived-of-basic-amenities |access-date=30 May 2025 |work=thefridaytimes.com |publisher=[[The Friday Times]] |date=10 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of ports in Pakistan#Fish harbours]]
* [[Karachi Fish Harbour|Karachi Fisheries Harbour Authority]]
* [[Fisheries Research and Training Institute]], Lahore Pakistan

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927094835/http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/Consultant/37188-PAK/vol2.pdf Sindh Coastal and Inland Community Development Project]

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[[Category:Economy of Balochistan, Pakistan]]
[[Category:Fish harbours of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Gadani|Fish]]
[[Category:Hub District]]
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