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Government has decided to release 11 German nationals out of 41 foreigners held under the charges of terrorism.

A local News Agency reported hat on Tuesday German embassy based in Islamabad had contacted government of Pakistan to secure release of its citizens saying that that they were not involved in any terror related activity.

Government had sought opinion from interior ministry in this regard and the government decided to release 11 German nationals on receipt of clearance from interior ministry. They will be set free within a day or so .

Sources said 41 citizens were in the custody of government at present. 2 Yemeni nationals have been handed over to Saudi Arabia while a Swedish lady and her baby have refused to secure release. Upon it interior ministry had set up a joint investigation team to ascertain the causes in this respect.