A fresh controversy has erupted after former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit made remarks suggesting that Pakistan could consider targeting Indian cities under extreme circumstances. During a discussion on a hypothetical conflict, Basit stated that if Pakistan were attacked by the United States, it would be compelled to strike India, naming Mumbai and New Delhi as possible targets. Although he described the scenario as highly unlikely and “out of impossibility,” his repeated emphasis on retaliatory options has drawn attention. The statement has raised concerns among observers, as tensions in the region remain sensitive, with any such rhetoric likely to impact diplomatic ties and regional stability between India and Pakistan.