Pakistan frees 86 Indian fishermen

Pakistan on Sunday released 86 Indian fishermen detained for illegal fishing in its waters, officials said.

Officials said the fishermen were released from the Malir prison in the port city of Karachi.

They are expected to be handed over to the Indian authorities at the Wahga border on Monday.

Pakistan and India routinely catch fishermen who cross water boundaries for illegal fishing.

Groups working for the welfare of such fishermen said the fishermen mistakenly enter other's waters as the two rivals have not yet reached an agreement on maritime boundaries. Enditem