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Dr. Kazim Hussain Jatoi
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Dr. Kazim Hussain Jatoi

Secretary, Livestock and Fisheries Department, Government of Sindh

Senior civil servant (BS-20) providing strategic direction, administrative oversight, and policy guidance for Sindh's livestock and aquaculture sectors.

Current Role

Dr. Kazim Hussain Jatoi currently serves as the Secretary of the Livestock and Fisheries Department, Government of Sindh. In this senior leadership capacity (BS-20), he provides strategic direction, administrative oversight, and policy guidance for the province's livestock and aquaculture sectors.

Professional Background

Dr. Jatoi is a seasoned civil servant with extensive experience in senior administrative roles within the Government of Sindh. His career has involved key leadership positions across various departments, bringing a wealth of governance and policy expertise to his current role as Secretary of Livestock and Fisheries.

Leadership in SLADP/LIVAQUA

As the highest-ranking civil servant in the department, Dr. Jatoi plays a pivotal role in guiding the implementation of the Sindh Livestock and Aquaculture Development Project (SLADP/LIVAQUA). He has been actively involved in:

  • Strategic Partnerships: Formalizing collaborations with academic institutions and organizations to strengthen the sector, including tripartite MoUs with Thar Foundation and Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, as well as with Uthal University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences.
  • Research and Innovation: Visiting the International Center of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Karachi University to explore collaboration on establishing Genomic and Embryo laboratories as part of the World Bank-assisted project.
  • Disease Control: Witnessing the signing of an agreement between the Sindh Institute of Animal Health (SIAH) and NIBGE Faisalabad for developing Sindh's own Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine.

Key Initiatives and Engagements

  • Livestock Registration and Trade: Chairing high-level meetings on the operationalization of the Sindh Livestock Registration and Trade Authority (SLRTA), which will regulate livestock registration and facilitate trade across the province.
  • Breed Improvement: Supervising MoUs for modern breeding technologies, including the use of 'Sexed Semen' technology to increase milk and meat production in Sindh's animals.
  • Poverty Alleviation: Participating in meetings to plan the distribution of milch animals to deserving families, especially widows and orphans, to reduce poverty across Sindh.
  • Legislation: Contributing to plans for introducing legislation to promote the poultry sector and make Sindh self-sufficient in poultry production.