Phase-wise releas­e of 260 more Indian nation­als expect­ed in the month of AprilPakistan on Sunday released 100 imprisoned Indian fishermen as part of a goodwill gesture that would see the phase-wise release of 260 more Indian nationals in the month of April, Express News reported. The Indian nationals were given gifts and provided travel expenses by the Edhi Foundation. Pakistan all set to release 360 Indian prisoners in AprilThe fishermen’s release comes days after the Foreign Office announced that Pakistan would release 360 Indian prisoners, including 355 fishermen and five civilians, during the month of April. “The decision has been taken for 360 out of the total of 537 Indian prisoners who have completed their sentence,” said the spokesperson. “Pakistan expects India will respond to the gesture by releasing 347 Pakistani prisoners, including 249 civilians and 98 fishermen, currently languishing in Indian jails,” said Dr Faisal.

Source: The Express Tribune April 07, 2019 10:23 UTC