Pakistan releases 30 Indian prisoners ahead of Independence Day

Pakistan releases 30 Indian prisoners ahead of Independence Day
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Summary The spokesman expressed hope that India would also reciprocate in a similar manner.

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Pakistan on Monday released 30 Indian prisoners including 27 fishermen as a humanitarian gesture to mark the Independence Day on 14 August.

“This is in line with Pakistan’s consistent policy of not politicizing humanitarian issues,” Foreign Office Spokesman Muhammad Faisal said in a statement.

The spokesman expressed hope that India would also reciprocate in a similar manner. 

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