ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry constituted a four-member committee to finalise a performance-based fish export incentive scheme aimed at increasing seafood exports without altering the existing tax regime. Chairing a meeting, the minister said the proposed scheme would reward incremental export growth while retaining the current tax structure, improving the competitiveness of seafood industry and attracting investment. The committee, headed by Fisheries Development Commissioner Dr Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman, includes Korangi Fish Harbour Authority Director General Dr Shahid, Marine Fisheries Department Director General Dr Mansoor Wasan and Assistant Commissioner Fisheries Muhammad Farhan Khan. The panel has been asked to review the proposed incentive mechanism and submit its recommendations to the minister within a week. The minister said seafood exports reached $568 million in FY2025-26, describing the fisheries sector as an important source of export earnings and employment.