Pakistan and India exchanged lists of nuclear installations and prisoners at the start of the New Year. The exchange followed long-standing bilateral agreements aimed at transparency and restraint. Officials from both sides completed the process through their respective high commissions.
According to the Foreign Office, Pakistan shared its list of nuclear installations with the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Meanwhile, India handed over its corresponding list to Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi. This annual exchange helps reduce risks and builds minimum strategic confidence.
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Additionally, Pakistan provided details of 257 Indian prisoners held in Pakistani jails. In response, India shared a list of Pakistani prisoners detained in Indian prisons. Therefore, both sides updated official records through diplomatic channels.
The nuclear facility exchange takes place every year on January 1 under a 1988 agreement. Under this pact, both countries commit not to attack each other’s nuclear installations. Moreover, the agreement requires annual sharing of updated facility lists.
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Separately, Pakistan welcomed regional efforts to stabilize Yemen and reiterated support for Saudi Arabia. However, it strongly rejected Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Pakistan reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.