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25 Pakistanis return home after release from Indian jails
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25 Pakistanis return home after release from Indian jails

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Twenty-five Pakistani fishermen returned home Saturday after being released from Indian jails.
  • They crossed the Wagah-Attari border into Pakistan after completing immigration formalities.
  • The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi stated that the government will continue efforts to release all Pakistani citizens detained in Indian jails.

Twenty-five Pakistani fishermen have returned to Pakistan after their release from Indian jails, crossing the border at Wagah-Attari on Saturday. Officials from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi facilitated their repatriation, confirming their arrival after immigration procedures were completed.

The Pakistan High Commission reiterated the government's commitment to securing the release and return of all Pakistani citizens held in Indian prisons. This statement underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two nations concerning detained nationals.

The Government of Pakistan will continue its efforts for the release and repatriation of all Pakistani citizens detained in Indian jails.

— Pakistan High Commission in New DelhiStatement following the repatriation of 25 Pakistani fishermen.

The Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (FCS) welcomed the return of the fishermen, who reportedly hail from Karachi and Thatta. The FCS expressed hope that the released individuals can resume their normal lives with their families.

The Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (FCS) extends heartfelt congratulations to the fishing community on the release of 25 Pakistani fishermen who had been imprisoned in Indian jails.

— Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (FCS)Statement congratulating the community on the fishermen's release.

This repatriation follows a joint appeal made earlier this month by several organizations, including the Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy and the National Fishworkers Forum. They urged both governments to release and repatriate prisoners who have completed their sentences, particularly fishermen, suggesting this could be a gesture of goodwill during Independence Day celebrations.

According to the latest figures, prior to this repatriation, 198 Indian fishermen were imprisoned in Pakistan, and 53 Pakistani fishermen were in Indian prisons. Many of these individuals have reportedly spent years in jail, even after completing their sentences, highlighting a persistent issue in consular access and prisoner exchange agreements between the two countries.

the released fishermen would return to their homes and families and resume their normal lives

— Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (FCS)Expressed hope for the fishermen's return to normalcy.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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