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The Economic Times
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India, Pakistan exchange prisoner lists; New Delhi seeks expediated release of 188 citizens

India and Pakistan on Wednesday exchanged updated lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other's custody, continuing a long-standing bilateral practice carried out twice a year under the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access.

The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad on July 1, in accordance with the agreement, which requires both countries to share such information every year on January 1 and July 1.

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