Functions

• Preparation of regulatory measures and policies for the development, conservation and management of fisheries in the province
• Research and Training functions through Trout Culture & Training Center Madyan (Swat), Carp Hatchery & Training Center Peshawar& Mahseer Fish Hatchery at Thana.
• Extension Services to private sector for promotion and development of fish farming and fish hatcheries
• Provision of information and marketing facilities to fish farmers
• Management and Development of Fish in public waters i.e. rivers, streams, dams, reservoirs, natural lakes and canals
• Extension services to private sector for promotion & development of Fish Farming and Fish hatcheries
• Introduction of fast growing species of fish in public waters as well as in private sector
• Enforcement of Fisheries Ordinance 1961 and Rules there under
• Lease of fishing rights of public waters and insure judicial exploitation of fish under the Fisheries Ordinance 1961 and Rules there under
• Issuance of Fishing Licensees for judicial fishing in public waters under the Fisheries Ordinance 1961 and Rules there under
• Organize “Fish Protection Committees” and Community Fish Farming and coordination with NGOs
• Provision of sports fishing facilities to tourists