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India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Prisoners and Fishermen Amid Calls for Swift Repatriation

India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Prisoners and Fishermen Amid Calls for Swift Repatriation

New Delhi, July 1, 2025 – India and Pakistan today exchanged the latest lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody, continuing a long-standing practice under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad.According to official figures, India has shared details of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody who are either Pakistani nationals or believed to be Pakistani. Conversely, Pakistan has provided information on 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen believed to be Indian.The Government of India reiterated its call…
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