145 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jails in yet another goodwill gesture
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ISLAMABAD – 145 Indian fishermen were released by Pakistan as a goodwill gesture on Thursday. Amid tight security, the fishermen arrived at the Karachi Cantonment Railway Station from Malir jail from where they were sent to Lahore to be handed to Indian officials at Wagah border. According to the Indian Express, the fishermen were released following last week s announcement by Foreign Office spokesman Dr. Mohammad Faisal in which it was stated that 291 Indian fishermen would be released in two phases till January 8.
