AHMEDABAD — Twenty two Indian fishermen released from Pakistan’s Karachi jail reached Gir Somnath in Gujarat on Tuesday and expressed happiness on being able to return to their country. They also urged the government to expedite the release of several other Indian fishermen still languishing in the neighbouring country’s jails. The 22 fishermen were apprehended […]
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22 Indian fishermen held in Pakistan jail released, sent home
ISLAMABAD — As many as 22 Indian fishermen, who were languishing in Pakistan’s Karachi jail, were released and sent to their country on Saturday, officials said. The released fishermen were handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border near here. The released Indian fishermen were brought to Lahore from Karachi in a special bus […]
Pakistan to repatriate 22 Indian fishermen as they complete their sentences
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities have released 22 Indian fishermen from Karachi’s Malir Jail and are likely to hand them over to India on Saturday, according to a media report. The fishermen were freed from the jail on Friday after the completion of their sentences, The Express Tribune newspaper quoted Malir Jail superintendent Arshad Shah as […]