India Pakistan Tension: If a war breaks out between India and Pakistan, then Pakistan can strategically target some of the major cities of India first. Especially those cities which are very important from political, military, or economic point of view.

India Pakistan War News: The possibility of war between India and Pakistan has raised new concerns after the recent Pahalgam attack. In such a scenario, major cities of both countries could be identified as potential targets, leading to widespread destruction.

If a war breaks out between India and Pakistan - which would be extremely disastrous for both nuclear-armed countries - determining which Indian cities Pakistan could target first is a serious and sensitive matter. However, from a strategic perspective, Pakistan could potentially prioritise the following cities.

New Delhi

Capital and political centre of India. In any major war, targeting the capital can be the primary strategy of the enemy so that the political and administrative system can be disrupted.

Mumbai (Mumbai)

Mumbai is India's economic capital. The country's main financial market, stock exchange, and headquarters of many multinational companies are located here. The attack on Mumbai could be an attempt to shock India's economy.

Amritsar / Pathankot / Jammu (Border Cities)

These are border towns adjacent to Pakistan. Due to military bases and border posts, these could be the first targets. Pathankot airbase has been the target of terrorist attacks earlier as well.

Chandigarh

The administrative centre of North India (joint capital of Haryana and Punjab) and also important from a military point of view. This area serves as a logistics base for the Northern Military Command.

Jaipur / Jodhpur

Strategically important due to its border town of Rajasthan and air force base.

Hyderabad / Bengaluru

Hyderabad is an emerging defense and technology hub in South India. India's cyber defense, DRDO labs and aerospace institute are located in Bangalore.

Factors that determine potential targets

Factors such as military bases and airbases, capitals and administrative centres, economic and technological hubs, centres of communication and transportation make them targets at these places.

Things to keep in mind

India's missile defense and air defense system is quite capable. Pakistan will definitely keep in mind India's retaliatory strike capabilities before taking any major step. Recently, after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan's Railway Minister Hanif Abbas has threatened to use nuclear weapons against India, which has further increased tensions between the two countries.

A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could result in severe damage to major cities and military installations of both countries, as well as severe environmental and humanitarian impacts on a global scale. Therefore, it is necessary for both countries to make diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and maintain peace.

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