CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India and Pakistan on Sunday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody, in line with the longstanding agreement between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Similarly, Pakistan has shared lists of 51 civilian prisoners and 654 fishermen in its custody, who are Indians or are believed to be Indians.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails were either killed or mentally tortured. Prisoners, while expressing anger over inaction by the Government of India in dealing with the matter, said that they have lost hope of returning home.

Detailed explanation-4: -The other big challenge, which was quite complex diplomatically since it involved national security and foreign policy issues, in addition to requiring delicate handling, was the unforeseen and un-budgeted responsibility of having to look after the 93, 000 Pakistani soldiers taken as POWs.