In recent months, both countries have taken steps to speed up the release of the fishermen.
Islamabad: Pakistani authorities arrested 11 Indian fishermen and seized three boats today for allegedly fishing illegally in the country s territorial waters, officials said.
The Maritime Security Agency, which made the arrests, handed over the fishermen to the Docks Police in Karachi for further action, officials said.
India and Pakistan arrest hundreds of fishermen for violating the maritime boundary.
Dozens of fishermen have spent years in jail even after completing their prison terms.
In recent months, both countries have taken steps to speed up the release of the fishermen.
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