Pakistan today freed 145 Indian fishermen, held for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters. <br/><br/>According to PTI, the fishermen were today released following last week's announcement by Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal that 291 Indian fishermen would be released in two phases till 8th January.<br/><br/>A police official said, the fishermen were freed from the Malir jail and taken amid tight security to Karachi Cantonment Railway Station, from where they will be sent to Lahore. <br/><br/>The official further said, they will be handed over to Indian officials at Wagah border crossing tomorrow. <br/><br/>The remaining 146 fishermen are expected to be released and repatriated on January 8th.<br/><br/>Reports say those released were also given gifts and cash prizes by Edhi Foundation charity, which traditionally helps in repatriation of Indian fishermen.<br/><br/>Since the last five weeks, the Pakistan Maritime Security personnel have arrested around 168 Indian fishermen with the last contingent of 28 being arrested earlier this week from the Arabian sea.