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Express Tribune
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pak, India exchange prisoner lists
Despite simmering tensions, Pakistan and India adhered to the bilateral agreement on Consular Access, as the two nuclear-armed neighbours, through diplomatic channels, on Tuesday exchanged lists of prisoners in each other's custody. As part of the agreement signed in 2008, Pakistan and India exchange list of prisoners twice a year on 1st January and 1st July. Given the ongoing tensions, the latest exchange of lists was seen as significant. Many bilateral arrangements between Pakistan and India are under threat after the Pahalgam attack that brought the two countries almost close to a catastrophic war. India before launching strikes inside Pakistan unilaterally suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan, meanwhile, threatened to walk away from the 1972 Shimla Accord, though no final decision was taken yet. Against this backdrop, the two countries, however, implemented their understanding on Consular Access. "Today (Tuesday), Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other's custody. The exchange of lists took place in pursuance of the Agreement on Consular Access, 2008," read a statement issued here by the foreign office. The Agreement requires both sides to share the lists of prisoners in each other's custody on 1st January and 1st July, every year. The Indian External Affairs Ministry also issued a similar statement. The Foreign Office read out said the Government of Pakistan 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. Simultaneously, the Government of 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. It said the Government of Pakistan called for immediate release and repatriation of all those Pakistani prisoners and fishermen, who have completed their respective sentence 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, "according to the statement. The Government of India has been urged to provide consular access to all those prisoners to whom consular access is still awaited. The Indian side has also been urged to ensure safety, security, and well-being of all Pakistani prisoners in Indian custody. "The Government of Pakistan remains committed to addressing humanitarian matters as a priority. It will continue its endeavors to ensure early return of all Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails," it said.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India, Pakistan exchange prisoner lists; New Delhi seeks early release of 159 Indians, consular access for 26 others
NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged the biannual lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other's custody, with New Delhi urging Islamabad to expedite the release of 159 Indian nationals who have already completed their sentences and to grant consular access to 26 others. The exchange was done out through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, as part of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access — one of the few functional bilateral mechanisms still in place between the two countries. Under the pact, both sides share prisoner data twice a year, on January 1 and July 1. Another operational mechanism is the annual exchange of lists of nuclear installations, held every January 1 to prevent attacks on such facilities during hostilities. India submitted details of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen believed to be Pakistani. Pakistan, in turn, listed 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen believed to be Indian. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said India has called for the 'early release and repatriation' of Indian civilian prisoners, fishermen along with their boats and missing defence personnel held in Pakistani custody. New Delhi pressed Islamabad to speed up the repatriation of 159 prisoners and fishermen who have completed their jail terms, and to immediately provide consular access to 26 others believed to be Indian, but who have not yet received access.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners under consular access agreement
Pakistan and India on Tuesday exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other's custody, in line with the provisions of the Agreement on Consular Access signed between the two countries in 2008. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exchange was carried out simultaneously through diplomatic channels in Islamabad and New Delhi. The agreement mandates both sides to share such lists on January 1 and July 1 every year. Pakistan handed over a list of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners, comprising 53 civilian detainees and 193 fishermen, to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Meanwhile, the Indian government provided a list of 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including 382 civilian detainees and 81 fishermen, to an official from Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi. India attempting to use water as weapon against Pakistan: Dar The Foreign Office said Pakistan has called for the immediate release and repatriation of all Pakistani prisoners who have completed their sentences and whose nationality has been verified. Islamabad has also requested special consular access to believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, particularly those who are physically or mentally challenged, to expedite confirmation of their national status. Pakistan has further urged India to grant consular access to all Pakistani prisoners where such access is still pending. The Indian authorities have also been asked to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of all Pakistani nationals in their custody. 'The Government of Pakistan remains committed to addressing all humanitarian matters, especially those concerning prisoners, on a priority basis,' the Foreign Office stated, reaffirming its resolve to secure the early return of all Pakistani prisoners languishing in Indian jails.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners in each other's custody
The Agreement on Consular Access, 2008 requires both sides 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.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners in each other's custody
Pakistan and India on Tuesday exchanged the lists of prisoners in each other's custody, with Islamabad submitting names of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian detainees, including 53 civilians and 193 fishermen. The Agreement on Consular Access, 2008 requires both sides 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. Pakistan 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. Today, Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other's custody, the FO said. Simultaneously, 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. 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, the FO said. Pakistan will continue its endeavours to ensure the early return of all Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails, it added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
