India in its list said 263 Pakistan civilian prisoners and 77 fishermen were in its custody. Similarly, Pakistan shared lists of 49 civilian prisoners and 270 fishermen, who are Indians or believed-to-be Indians, in Islamabad’s custody, one of the Indian statements said. “In view of the covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan has been requested to ensure the safety, security and welfare of all Indian and believed-to-be Indian civil prisoners and fishermen," it said. According to the terms of Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities pact between India and Pakistan, the two countries keep each other informed about nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the Agreement on the first of January of every calendar year. “We also asked for the investigation report to be shared with the (Indian) Ministry," the person added.

Source: Mint January 01, 2021 13:07 UTC