Indian Prisoners
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At least 254 Indians lodged in Pakistan while 452 Pakistanis in Indian jails: MEA
World | July 01, 2024 17:25 ISTIndia has requested Pakistan to promptly grant consular access to 47 civilian prisoners and fishermen held in its custody. These individuals are believed to be Indian nationals and have not yet been afforded consular access.
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How did a dream life in Canada land an Indian woman, her minor son in Pakistani jail for 18 months?
World | May 30, 2024 21:05 ISTLast year, Wahida, hailing from Nagaon district in Assam, found herself apprehended alongside her son as they crossed into Pakistan from Afghanistan through the Chaman border unlawfully. She explained to the authorities that she fell victim to deception by an Indian travel agent.
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India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations and prisoners in their respective jails
World | January 01, 2024 16:42 ISTAccording to the Ministry of External Affairs, the exchange of the list took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities.
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India asks Pakistan to release repatriation of 254 Indian fishermen, 4 civilian prisoners
India | July 01, 2023 15:06 ISTThe MEA said Pakistan was asked for early release and repatriation of civilian prisoners, missing Indian defence personnel, and fishermen along with their boats. India has shared lists of 343 civilian prisoners and 74 fishermen in its custody, who are Pakistani or are believed to be Pakistani.
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Nearly 200 Indian fishermen released from Pakistani jail via Wagah border; 2 died days ere release
India | May 13, 2023 18:47 ISTThe official claimed that at least 200 Indian fishermen were to be released on Thursday from jail, but two of them died due to illness.
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Pak hands India list of 261 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails
India | July 01, 2019 20:14 ISTPakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement that the step was consistent with the provisions of the Consular Access Agreement between Pakistan and India, signed on May 21, 2008.
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Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners this month as 'goodwill gesture'
World | April 05, 2019 21:07 ISTThe fishermen will be taken from Karachi to Lahore and handed over to Indian officials at the Wagah border.
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India sends note verbale to Pak, demands repatriation of 10 Indian prisoners
India | April 02, 2019 22:28 ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs reiterated to the Pakistani side to expedite the grant of visas to the members of the medical experts team, proposed to visit Pakistan to assess the mental condition of believed-to-be-Indian prisoners of unsound mind lodged in different jails in that country.
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537 Indian prisoners lodged in Pakistani jails: Foreign Office
India | January 01, 2019 12:43 ISTThe step was taken under the Consular Access Agreement of May 21, 2008 between Pakistan and India, the FO said.
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Over 500 Indians lodged in Pakistani jails: Report
World | December 19, 2017 19:18 ISTMost of the Indian prisoners are fishermen who have been arrested for fishing illegally in Pakistan's territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, it said.
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Over 500 Indians, mostly fishermen, languishing in Pakistani jails: report
India | December 19, 2017 16:55 ISTLast month, 55 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for fishing in the country's territorial waters.
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546 Indian nationals in Pakistan jails
World | July 01, 2017 15:13 ISTAt least 546 Indian nationals, including nearly 500 fishermen, are languishing in Pakistani jails, according to a list the Pakistan government handed over to the Indian envoy here today.
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Pakistan repatriates 173 Indian prisoners
India | February 17, 2015 8:11 ISTAttari, Amritsar: In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan government Monday repatriated 172 Indian fishermen and one civil prisoner after the beating Retreat Ceremony followed by Flag lowering ceremony held at Indo-Pak international border.All the fishermen crossed
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Pakistan releases 36 Indian prisoners
World | November 28, 2014 12:40 ISTIslamabad: Pakistani authorities Friday released 36 Indian prisoners from the Karachi district prison Malir.Thirty-five fishermen and one civilian were released after they completed their sentences, Dawn online reported.The prisoners will be repatriated to India through
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151 Indian prisoners handed over by Pak at Wagah
World | May 26, 2014 16:34 ISTLahore: Pakistan today handed over 150 Indian fishermen and another prisoner held for crossing the border to Indian authorities at the Wagah border in a goodwill gesture by Premier Nawaz Sharif who is in India
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Saudi Arabia to send back Indian prisoners in humanitarian move
World | March 05, 2014 17:02 ISTRiyadh: In a signficant humanitarian gesture following the visit of the Saudi crown prince to India last week, hundreds of Indian prisoners in Saudi jails may be transferred to India if they are so willing.Steps
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Pakistan to release four Indian prisoners
World | October 02, 2013 16:33 ISTLahore: Four Indian prisoners, languishing in different Pakistani jails on charges of “illegal stay”, are set to be freed after a federal review board ordered their release.Dil Bagh Singh, Sunil and two other Indians have
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Indian prisoners arriving from Pakistan Saturday
India | August 21, 2013 12:15 ISTMumbai: Pakistan will release 338 Indian prisoners, including eight juveniles, who are expected to cross into India from the Wagah-Attari border Saturday, an activist said here.India-Pakistan peace activist Jatin Desai, citing an official communication received
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Pak Frees 89 Indian Prisoners
World | April 14, 2011 16:15 ISTIslamabad, Apr 14: Pakistan today freed 89 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from a jail in the port city of Karachi as part of a process initiated by the two countries to speed up the release
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