KARACHI: Police and Edhi sources on Thursday said
that about 218 Indian fishermen have been released as a sign of goodwill from District Jail Malir.
An official of the Pakistan Railways said
that t
he fishermen left the metropolis via the Allama Iqbal Express for Lahore to continue their journey to India. He added
that they would arrive at Wagah border
on Friday.
Edhi sources stated
that the Edhi Foundation had provided Rs 500 each along w
ith gifts to t
he fishermen.
Earlier, 220 Indian fishermen were released by Pakistan as a gesture of goodwill on the occasion of Christmas.
