Indian government repatriate seven Pakistani civilian prisoners
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): India's External Affairs Ministry said seven Pakistan civilian prisoners were repatriated on Monday.
"Earlier, fourteen Pakistani fishermen were released and repatriated on 07 August 2018," read the Ministry statement.
"India attaches high priority to addressing humanitarian issues including early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and prisoners in Pakistan's custody," read the statement.
Release of 178 Indian prisoners, including 174 fishermen, has been secured in 2018, so far.
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