Pakistan releases 20 Indian prisoners

ISLAMABAD, June 20 (SABAH): The Government of Pakistan on Monday released 20 Indian prisoners (fishermen) upon completion of their sentences.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, these fishermen have been repatriated via Wagah Border to India.

He said that given the humanitarian nature of the prisoners issue, Pakistan expects the government of India to reciprocate the gesture in the same spirit.