Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:22am on 22 Mar 2026,Sunday International
Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit has triggered controversy after suggesting that Pakistan could target Indian cities like Mumbai and New Delhi if the United States attacked its nuclear facilities. Speaking during a discussion on a hypothetical conflict, Basit said Pakistan would have “no other option” but to retaliate against India in such a scenario. He described the situation as unlikely but repeatedly referenced striking major Indian cities. The remarks have drawn widespread attention due to his past diplomatic role and come amid heightened regional tensions, though no official response from India has been reported yet. (PC: India Today)
