The national fish of Pakistan is Mahsheer. This fish is founded in fresh water through out in country. It is also known as the King of Swat. Pakistan is an excellent place to find Mahseer. Mahseer, also known as the Himalayan Mahasher or Golden Mahasher, are commercially important game fish as well as highly esteemed food fish in Pakistan.

   According to research report, the Mahseer population decline in Pakistan can be attributed primarily to unsustainable fishing practices like using dynamite, hand grenades and electric current to stun and then capture the fish.