Pakistan and India exchange lists of prisoners
Key takeaways
- The exchange of prisoners' lists is conducted in accordance with the 2008 Consular Access Agreement, which provides a mechanism for both countries to share information on prisoners in each other's custody.
- Both nations exchange the lists of prisoners on the first of January and July each year, while they share details of nuclear installations and facilities on the first day of each calendar year.
- According to the FO, Pakistan handed over a list of 250 Indian prisoners in Pakistan, including 52 civilian prisoners and 198 fishermen, to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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Make us preferred on Google Freed Indian fishermen arrive at the Wagah border, Lahore, in 2014. — AFPPakistan shares details of 250 prisoners.Lists exchanged through diplomatic missions.Exercise held under 2008 bilateral agreement.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other's custody under the 2008 Consular Access Agreement, the Foreign Office said.
The exchange of prisoners' lists is conducted in accordance with the 2008 Consular Access Agreement, which provides a mechanism for both countries to share information on prisoners in each other's custody.