Pak releases 141 Indian fishermen

Pakistan as a goodwill gesture has released one hundred and forty one more Indian fishermen here on Monday. According to media reports Pakistan had freed some four hundred and forty six Indian fishermen from August 02 to date while one hundred and twenty eight are still imprisoned in different jails of the country. According to officials, all the Indian fishermen were scheduled to be released but Indian authorities showed slackness in this regard saying they could not take as much people from Wahga Border. On the other hand, Chairman Legal Aid Committee, Justice (Ret) Nasir Aslam along with a delegation left to India for release of Pakistani fishermen locked up in the Indian jails. The delegation will meet President of ruling Congress party, Sonya Gandhi and discuss the matter with her for early release of captive fishermen.

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