The Islamic Republic of Iran on Friday released 28 Pakistani prisoners.
During the Iranian President's historic visit to Pakistan, the first visit by any head of the state since the new government assumed power, it was decided to release 28 Pakistani prisoners.
Iranian Embassy in Islamabad said the sentences of all prisoners have been suspended and sent back to Pakistan.
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Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi wrapped up a three-day visit to Pakistan on Wednesday.
During his visit to Pakistan, the Iranian president held meetings with the leadership of the country. He also paid a visit to the mausoleums of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Governor Kamran Khan Tessori bid goodbye to President Raisi at Karachi airport.
The Iranian president also held meetings with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
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Both countries had decided to increase the trade volume to $10 billion.
The Iranian president underlined the importance of the historical and religious ties between the two countries. "People of both countries would like to join hands for the sake of peace and prosperity in the region," President Raisi said.
He said: "It is in the interest of the people of both countries to boost bilateral trade."
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"The closer ties will also pave the way for fostering the economic relationship between the two countries," the Iranian president maintained.
– Sense of familiarity –
Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that he was feeling a "sense of familiarity" in Pakistan.
The Iranian president visited the mausoleum of poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal. President Raisi was presented with a guard of honour upon his arrival at the mausoleum of Iqbal.
On this occasion, the Iranian president received a briefing.
