Pakistan to release 35 Indian prisoners on Thursday

Islamabad, Aug 13 : Pakistan is releasing 35 Indian prisoners as a goodwill gesture ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on Thursday.

The Interior Ministry in a handout confirmed the release of 34 Indian fishermen and a civilian as goodwill gesture on the Independence Day of India.

The prisoners, according to the handout will be handed over to Indian officials on August 15 at Indo-Pak Wagha border.

ANI