Sohail Mahmood Gets 'All-clear' to Replace Abdul Basit as Pak Envoy to India

New Delhi: Career diplomat Sohail Mahmood is set to replace Abdul Basit as Pakistan ambassador to India at a time when ties are at a new low following the mutilation of two Indian soldiers by the Pakistan army and the death penalty to Kulbhushan Jadhav, reports said.

This is the first time Mahmood will have a role to play in Pakistan’s policies vis-a-vis India.

Earlier reports had said that Basit had thought of resigning later decided to stay put, making it clear to his bosses he would not work in any 'subordinate' position to Janjua.