Belfast, Aug. 12 -- British political commentator and author David Vance on Monday strongly criticised Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir's nuclear threats, calling them "absolutely scandalous and disgraceful."

Speaking to ANI, he said, "The comments made are absolutely scandalous and disgraceful. They are reckless. Saying things like attacking India and having a nuclear exchange are insane."

"India's response has been measured and coherent. He shouldn't be allowed to get away with such inflammatory comments," he added.

Further, Vance stated that he "would like to see the US break off diplomatic relations with Pakistan until it starts to behave like a civilised country, which it hasn't in a long time."

Vance criticised the US governme...