Pakistan releases 147 Indian fishermen in goodwill gesture

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Islamabad: Pakistan today freed 147 Indian fishermen who were imprisoned in Karachi eight months ago for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters, according to a media report.

Police in Islamabad confirmed that the fishermen were released in Karachi in a "goodwill gesture". They will be taken to Lahore and handed over to Indian officials tomorrow at the Wagah border, a senior police official said.