India repatriates 18 Pakistani nationals via Attari-Wagah border
July 14, 2023 20:03
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Pakistan high commission in New Delhi on Friday said that India repatriated 18 Pakistani nationals via the Attari-Wagah border.
The Pak high commission said that the repatriation of these Pakistan nationals was the result of its hectic efforts.
"18 Pakistan nationals imprisoned in India were repatriated to Pakistan today via Attari-Wagah border after the hectic efforts of @PakinIndia & @ForeignOfficePk & cooperation of Indian side. Our efforts will continue for early repatriation of Pakistani prisoners on completion of their sentences," tweeted Pakistan high commission.
Earlier on May 19, at least twenty-two Pakistan nationals were also sent back to Pakistan.
Nearly 200 Indian fishermen, who mistakenly entered Pakistan's territorial waters, were released by the Pakistan government on June 3.
The fishermen who cross the maritime international border in the Arabian Sea are charged with violation of the Passport Act of the respective countries and are punished for a period of about six months. -- ANI