India prepares to welcome pilot home

NARINDER NANU / AFP

The Indian pilot captured in Pakistan is set to be released today.

Abhinandan Varthaman's jet was shot down in Kashmir on Wednesday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday announced that they would release the pilot as a "peace gesture".

His Indian counterpart Narendra Modi has yet to comment on the situation.

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