India and Pakistan exchanged the list of prisoners in each other's custody on Tuesday. Under the 2008's Agreement on Consular Access, both nations are required to share the lists of prisoners in each other’s custody on January 1 and July 1, every year, according to a statement by the Foreign Office.
Islamabad handed over a list of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners (53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen) to a representative of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, the Foreign Office said. Meanwhile, India shared a list of 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners (382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen) to a diplomat from the High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi.
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"Today, Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other’s custody,” the official statement said. Pakistan has called for the immediate release and repatriation of all those Pakistani prisoners and fishermen who have completed their respective sentences and whose national status stands confirmed.
“A request for special consular access has also been made for all believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including the physically- and mentally-challenged prisoners for expeditious confirmation of their national status,” the FO said.
“The Indian side has also been urged to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all Pakistani prisoners in Indian custody. Pakistan will continue its endeavours to ensure the early return of all Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails, it added", the FO statement added.
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