KARACHI: Another batch of 100 Indian fishermen was released on Thursday by Malir jail authorities.
According to jail officials, the fishermen were released in the morning to facilitate their travel to Wagah border where they will be handed over to Indian officials.
The fishermen were arrested for violating Pakistani territorial waters.
The government has ordered the release of 442 Indian fishermen as a gesture of goodwill. First batch of 100 fishermen was released on August 30 from Malir jail.
The remaining fishermen will depart for India on September 4 and 6 respectively. — APP
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