Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Government of Sindh
Provincial Minister providing policy direction, strategic oversight, and political leadership for Sindh's livestock, poultry, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors.
Muhammad Ali Malkani currently serves as the Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Government of Sindh. He was appointed to this portfolio on 15 November 2024, following a cabinet reshuffle by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. In this capacity, he provides policy direction, strategic oversight, and political leadership for the province's livestock, poultry, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors.
A seasoned politician, Mr. Malkani has been an elected Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh since May 2013. He represents PS-74 Sujawal-II (formerly PS-87 Thatta-IV), a constituency that has been a stronghold of the Malkani family for decades. He is a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), which he joined in 2013.
He is leading efforts to modernize the department through information technology, establishing an advanced digital portal to streamline departmental meetings, review sessions, and services for livestock owners. The portal will enable district-level complaint submission, disease reporting, and real-time monitoring, with officers required to address issues within 24 hours. A central helpline is also being established for farmers and fishermen.
Mr. Malkani launched the province-wide Pre-Monsoon Vaccination Program 2026-27 to protect livestock from seasonal diseases, ensuring ample vaccine stocks and preparations across all veterinary hospitals in Sindh.
He is spearheading efforts to introduce the Poultry Production Act 2025, developed in consultation with stakeholders, to promote investment and make Sindh self-sufficient in poultry production. A dedicated Registration Authority will issue licenses to investors across the province.
He is actively promoting large-scale commercial farming of livestock, dairy, poultry, and fish under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, identifying suitable locations, improving market access, and exploring export opportunities to Arab countries, China, and Central Asia.
Under his leadership, the department plans to provide milch animals to deserving families, particularly widows and orphans, across every district of Sindh. A province-wide poverty survey will ensure transparency, with no political recommendations entertained.
He has called on the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to nominate representatives to the department's advisory bodies, enabling private sector participation in policy-making. He highlighted the investment potential of livestock (guaranteed returns within six months) and fisheries, urging a shift from ocean fishing to sustainable aquaculture.
