Basima is a town and tehsil in Washuk District of Balochistan, Pakistan. It lies on the N-85[1] and N-30 National Highway.[2] The cruise missiles fired off from Arabian sea during the 1998 US strike on Afghanistan were seen flying over this town by local people and one of the unexploded cruise missiles was found 65 kilometres (40 miles) from the town.[3]
Basima
Besima | |
|---|---|
Town / Tehsil | |
  Basima  Basima | |
| Coordinates: 27°54′32″N 65°52′25″E / 27.90889°N 65.87361°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Washuk District |
| Elevation | 1,076 m (3,530 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
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References edit
- ^ "NHA focuses on revival of Gwadar connectivity, delayed Balochistan projects". Radio Pakistan. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ Mehtab Haider (May 15, 2015). "CPEC, energy projects to get top priority: Ahsan". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "CNN - Unexploded U.S. cruise missile found in Pakistan - August 24, 1998". edition.cnn.com. Quetta, Pakistan: CNN. Reuters. 24 August 1998. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
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