In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad's “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.
“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks Pakistan, we won’t be able to hit back as America does not fall within our nuclear range. (Asking a TV anchor) What do you think will be our option then? India,” Basit asserted during an interview with a local Pakistani channel. “If somebody casts an evil eye on us, we will attack Mumbai and New Delhi in India without even thinking twice. We will see whatever happens later,” he told ABN News.
