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Pak. releases fishermen

By B. Muralidhar Reddy

ISLAMABAD, FEB. 16. Pakistan today announced the release of 84 Indian fishermen as a `humanitarian gesture' following India's decision to free 160 Pakistani fishermen last week.

An official statement said the decision had been conveyed to the Indian Government and it had been advised to make arrangements for their early repatriation.

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