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India and Pakistan Exchange Prisoner Lists and Nuclear Installation Details

India urges Pakistan to expedite the release of 183 prisoners who have completed their sentences and seeks consular access for 18 detainees.

  • India and Pakistan exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody, a biannual tradition under a 2008 agreement.
  • India requested Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 183 Indian prisoners who have completed their jail terms.
  • Pakistan was also asked to provide immediate consular access to 18 detainees believed to be Indian but not yet verified.
  • The two nations simultaneously exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a 1988 agreement aimed at preventing attacks on such facilities during hostilities.
  • Since 2014, Pakistan has repatriated 2,639 Indian fishermen and 71 civilian prisoners, with 478 fishermen and 13 civilian prisoners returned since 2023.
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