Pakistan releases 147 Indian fishermen

Pakistan yesterday freed 147 Indian fishermen. They were imprisoned in Karachi eight months ago for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters. Dawn newspaper reports the fishermen will travel to Lahore where from they will cross the Wagah border and return home.

Last month,



Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal had said that nearly 300 Indian fishermen would be freed in two phases till 8th January.

On 28th December, Pakistan had released the first batch of 145 Indian fishermen, who were held there on similar charges.