prisoner release

Lin, a naturalised US citizen, traveled to China in 2006 to establish a Christian church in Beijing

Group of 80 prisoners was released on August 13

Sources say if all prisoners walked free it would give impression that insurgent group has upper hand over govt

The release of another Pakistani jailed in India was has his release deferred at the last moment.

The order, signed by President Htin Kyaw, says the pardon is aimed at 'national reconciliation and peace of mind'