Karachi: In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan had released 113 Indian fishermen who were lodged in a jail on Thursday.
Notable that Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi had called up Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif to greet him on the holy month of Ramzan on June 16.
Deputy Superintendent of jail Muhammad Hussain Sehto said, “We have got orders from Islamabad that the fishermen have been released from Malir jail as a goodwill gesture on the occasion of the holy month of Ramzan starting tomorrow.”
The 113 Indian fishermen will travel to Lahore by Karakoram Express and will be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border tomorrow.
On their release, Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) and jail authorities presented the traditional gift of Ajrak (blockprinted shawls) to the fishermen.
The Indian fishermen were released after Modi on June 16 called up Sharif to wish him on the occasion of Ramzan and stressed the need for having “peaceful” and “friendly” bilateral ties.
Bureau Report
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