Islamabad: Pakistani authorities released an Indian High Commission official here on Friday.
Sources said that Ashok Sharma was arrested on Thursday by the Pakistani authorities, however the reason behind the arrest has been kept secret.
India had arrested a Pakistan High Commission official on Wednesday on the occasion when the prime ministers of both the countries were watching the world cup semi-final match in Mohali.
Later, India released the official on Thursday after the Pakistan lodged strong protest
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua had said they were not informed about the reason of the arrest but the diplomat has been released.
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