Pakistan releases 315 Indian fishermen
Jun 27, 2012
Pakistan has freed 315 Indian fishermen who have completed their sentences. The released prisoners will leave District Jail Malir, Karachi, on June 27, 2012 morning in air-conditioned buses for an...
The fishermen’s woes
Dec 01, 2010
By Sheher Bano Out at sea and out of touch with their families for 10-15 days at a time, the fishermen who eke out a precarious living along the coastal area between Pakistan and India risk not only...
The fishermen’s woes
Dec 01, 2010
Sheher Bano Out at sea and out of touch with their families for 10-15 days at a time, the fishermen who eke out a precarious living along the coastal area between Pakistan and India risk not only...
Last batch of Indian fishermen leaves for home
Sep 08, 2010
Karachi: The last batch of Indian fishermen, comprising 141 men, was released on Monday morning from Malir Jail, Karachi. The released fisher men traveled to Lahore by three buses. Once they reach...
Prisoners of poor policies: India, Pakistan fishermen… Arrest, release, repeat
Sep 01, 2010
Pakistan’s repatriation of hundreds of arrested Indian fishermen raises hopes that India will reciprocate. But unless the two governments change their policies, the vicious cycle will continue...
100 Indian fishermen freed from Malir jail
Aug 31, 2010
By Jan Khaskheli Karachi: A hundred Indian fishermen, including two minor children, were released from Malir Jail, Karachi, on Monday. The released fishermen will travel to Lahore on two buses...
Hope for detained fishermen
Aug 18, 2010
The eve of the anniversary of Pakistan and India’s Independence Day that citizens of both countries jointly celebrate each year brought hope for detained Indian fishermen in Pakistan. On Aug...
Hope for detained fishermen
Aug 18, 2010
The eve of the anniversary of Pakistan and India’s Independence Day that citizens of both countries jointly celebrate each year brought hope for detained Indian fishermen in Pakistan. On Aug...
Fishermen’s arrests: A story of pain and hunger
Jun 16, 2010
By Sheher Bano Three months ago, Pakistan and India agreed that their border forces would release within 24 hours all fishermen from the other country arrested while fishing on the wrong side of...
Fishermen’s arrests: A story of pain and hunger
Jun 16, 2010
By Sheher Bano Three months ago, Pakistan and India agreed that their border forces would release within 24 hours all fishermen from the other country arrested while fishing on the wrong side of the...
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