Pak to release 291 Indian fishermen on humanitarian grounds
Pakistan on Thursday said it will release 291 Indian fishermen, who were held for allegedly illegally fishing in its territorial waters, on humanitarian grounds. The fishermen will be released in two phases on December 29 and January 8 via Wagah Border, Pakistan spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said. Last week, Pakistan force said the authorities had arrested 400 Indian fishermen this year. 