ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY AND EXPORTS: THE ROLE OF SHRIMP FARMING IN PAKISTAN AQUACULTURE REVOLUTION

Tasawar Iqbal*, Ume Salma, Nadeem Ahmed, Ali Ahmad, Sidra Altaf

ABSTRACT

Shrimp farming is of great economic and ecological importance in Pakistan which contributes to the country's seafood exports local livelihood and environmental sustainability as one of the largest shrimp producers in South Asia Pakistan's shrimp industry supports the national economy and local communities. It is an important export product, with growing global markets including the United States, European Union and the Middle East. This demand provides essential income and employment opportunities, especially for rural populations that depend on aquaculture for their livelihood. Industry also plays an important role in managing coastal ecosystems. There are often shrimp farms in estuaries and mangrove ecosystems. However, the rapid expansion of shrimp farming has raised concerns about environmental impacts, such as habitat destruction, water pollution and overexploitation of wild shrimp stocks. Guidelines for sustainable aquaculture practices it has been implemented, for example, by promoting good management practices and creating marine protected areas to protect shrimp habitat. Moreover, the development of shrimp farming in Pakistan faces ethical challenges including exploitation of labor in farming and processing. The industry is paying more attention to certification. and improve labor standards to meet the needs of the international market. Overall, shrimp farming in Pakistan presents both opportunities and challenges by continually investing in sustainable practices and ethical standards. Industry can contribute to economic growth at the same time preserve the marine ecosystem and improves social conditions.

Keywords:

Shrimp farming; Pakistan aquaculture; Sustainable practices; Economic impact; Marine ecosystems; Ethical labor standards.

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