India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their respective custody as per provision of a 2008 agreement. The lists of prisoners were exchanged through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the External Affairs Ministry said.
“India handed over lists of 256 Pakistan civilian prisoners and 99 fishermen in India's custody to Pakistan. Pakistan has shared lists of 209
prisoners and 52 fishermen in its custody, who are Indians,” it said.
Under the provisions of the 2008 agreement, India and Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their respective custody on January 1 and July 1 every year.