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News Topical, Digital Desk : India and Pakistan on Tuesday (July 01, 2025) shared lists of prisoners lodged in each other's jails. Islamabad handed over to New Delhi a list of 246 Indians or prisoners believed to be Indian, which include 53 civilians and 193 fishermen.

 

According to a Foreign Office statement, under the 2008 Diplomatic Assistance Agreement, the two countries are required to share lists of prisoners in each other's jails on January 1 and July 1 every year. Pakistan handed over the list of Indian prisoners to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

 

463 Pakistani prisoners in India

The Ministry of External Affairs said, "Today, Pakistan and India shared lists of prisoners held in each other's jails through diplomatic channels." India shared the list of 463 Pakistani or believed to be Pakistani prisoners (382 civilians and 81 fishermen) with a diplomat at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.

 

Pakistan made this demand from India

Pakistan demanded the immediate release and extradition of all Pakistani prisoners and fishermen who have completed their sentences and whose national status has been confirmed. Meanwhile, India has also asked Pakistan to ensure the safety and well-being of its prisoners.

 

Pakistan demanded the immediate release and extradition of all Pakistani prisoners and fishermen who have completed their sentences and whose national status has been confirmed. Meanwhile, India has also asked Pakistan to ensure the safety and well-being of its prisoners.


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