311 Indian fishermen set free from Pakistani prison
The fishermen, who were arrested for violating territorial waters, headed from Karachi's Landhi Jail to Lahore, and will be sent to India through a bus from the land route.
"By releasing the fishermen, Pakistan intended on maintaining friendlier ties with India. We hope India will soon release Pakistani fishermen as well," said Sindh Minister for Law and Prisons Ayaz Soomro.
According to a report in the Express Tribune, jail officials said 131 more Indian fishermen were still imprisoned at Landhi Jail.
The fishermen were delighted at being able to return to back to the homes.
"We cannot express in words how delighted we are. Pakistan has taken a great initiative, India should also soon release Pakistani fishermen," one of the fishermen was quoted as saying.
Earlier, it was announced that 315 Indian prisoners will be released.
However, 311 prisoners were set free as imprisonment of three prisoners was not completed while one of the prisoners was not well, Dunya news said.