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<p><a href="/en/afganistan/kabul" class="glossify-link">KABUL</a> (HIA), an official said.</p>
<p>Ziaul Haq Amarkehel, head of a joint HIA and Government Commission said 164 HIA prisoners were released.</p>
<p>The prisoners were freed from Pul-i-Charkhi and Bagram prisoners in line with Afghan government and HIA peace pact.</p>
<p>Amarkhel thanked President Ashraf Ghani for giving clear direction regarding the release for prisoners.</p>
<p>He also hailed efforts of National Security Council Advisor Hamdaullah Mohib and concerned authorities for the contribution in the release of these prisoners.</p>
<p>HIA Spokesperson Fazal Ghani Haqmal said government pledged the release of 425 prisoners after Eid-ul-Fitr.</p>
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