Pakistan and India exchanged updated prisoner lists on July 1, 2025, as part of a biannual process under the Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. The exchange occurred via diplomatic channels and reflects ongoing efforts to resolve humanitarian issues between the two countries.
Pakistan Shares Details of Indian Prisoners
Pakistan handed over a list of 246 individuals believed to be Indian nationals. This includes 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen. The list was submitted to an official from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
India Submits List of Pakistani Prisoners
Simultaneously, India presented a list of 463 individuals considered to be Pakistani. This figure comprises 382 civilians and 81 fishermen. The list was handed to a diplomat from the High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi.
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Pakistan Calls for Immediate Repatriation
The Pakistani government has urged India to immediately release and repatriate all confirmed Pakistani nationals who have completed their sentences. It also requested special consular access for believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including those who are mentally or physically unwell, to help expedite the verification of their national status.
Requests for Consular Access and Safety Measures
Pakistan further called on India to provide consular access to all prisoners who have not yet received it. Additionally, Islamabad emphasized the need for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all Pakistani inmates in Indian custody.
Annual Diplomatic Procedure
The exchange follows the Agreement on Consular Access (2008), which mandates that both countries share prisoner lists twice a year—on January 1 and July 1. This regular practice serves as a key diplomatic channel to manage cross-border detention issues.
Ongoing Commitment to Humanitarian Concerns
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to addressing such humanitarian issues with urgency. The government remains focused on securing the early release and safe return of its nationals held in Indian jails.
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