Archive · 1 Jul 2025
India, Pakistan Exchange Prisoner Lists; Seek Repatriation
India and Pakistan regularly swap lists of prisoners they each hold.
This time, they exchanged lists of people in their jails.
India wants Pakistan to let go of Indian prisoners and fishermen, especially those whose sentences are done.
They also want to talk to 26 more Indians in Pakistani custody.
Both countries are committed to helping each other with these kinds of issues, like prisoners and fishermen.
They do this twice a year, as they agreed to in 2008.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of prisoners and fishermen.
The exchange happened through diplomatic channels.
India requested the release of 159 Indian prisoners and fishermen.
India also sought consular access to 26 other Indian individuals.
The exchange is per the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access.
- Who
- India and Pakistan.
- What
- Exchange of prisoner and fisherman lists.
- When
- July 1st.
- Where
- New Delhi and Islamabad.
- Why
- As per the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access.
India's Stance
Pakistan's Response
Prisoner Repatriation & Verification
India's Stance
Requests the early release and repatriation of Indian prisoners and fishermen from Pakistan's custody.
Pakistan's Response
Requests Pakistan to expedite nationality verification for Pakistani prisoners and release of Pakistani nationals.
- Agreement
- 2008 Agreement on Consular Access
- Indian Prisoners in Pakistan
- 53 civilians, 193 fishermen
- Pakistani Prisoners in India
- 382 civilians, 81 fishermen
- Indian Prisoners to be released
- 159
- Consular Access Request
- 26 individuals
Sources
India urges Pakistan to expedite release and repatriation of Indian prisoners, including fishermen
India, Pakistan Exchange Lists Of Prisoners; New Delhi Urges Early Release Of 159 Indians In Custody
India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners and fishermen in custody
Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody
53 Indian civilian prisoners, 193 fishermen in Pakistan’s custody; Delhi seeks early repatriation
India, Pakistan exchange prisoner lists; New Delhi seeks swift return of 159 detainees
