Fisheries Act (No. 4 of 1897). Country/Territory Pakistan Document type Legislation Date 1897 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for certain matters relating to Fisheries in Pakistan. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act regulates fishing in the waters of Pakistan. Pakistan waters shall include the sea within a distance of one marine league off the sea coast. The provisions issued in this Act include: the prohibition to use explosives; the prohibition to use toxic and poisonous agents in fishing activities; the dimension and kind of nets used; the offences and relative penalties, etc. Full text English Website pakistancode.gov.pk