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To Deal With "Clear Terrorist Threats": US Defends F-16 Jet Fleet To Pak
The US on Tuesday defended its decision to approve a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan, saying it is "our obligation" to provide military equipment.
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US Government Recognises Congress' Concerns On Pak F-16 Deal: Top Diplomat
The Obama administration has "recognised" the concerns of lawmakers with regard to sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan and those are right now being taken into consideration, a top American diplomat told the US Congress today.
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F-16 Deal: Pakistan Says It Needs Fighter Jets For Counterterror Ops
Amid India opposing the F-16 deal, Pakistan today said sale of US fighter jets would strengthen its ability to mount counterterrorist operations and promote regional stability.
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F-16 Deal With Pak Will Affect Aspects Of Indo-US Ties: Pacific Command
The United States' decision to sell eight nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan would affect "some aspects" of Indo-US relationship, a top American military commander has said, amid India's strong protest over the deal.
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US Approves Sale Of 8 Lockheed F-16 Fighter Jets To Pakistan: Pentagon
The US government said on Friday that it had approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan. The deal includes up to eight F-16 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp, radar and other equipment valued at $699 million.
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'US Aid Will Be Used Against India', Warns Former Pakistani Diplomat
As the US prepares to sell F-16s to Pakistan, the country's former top diplomat has warned the Congress that such fighter jets would end up being used against India and not against terrorists.
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To Deal With "Clear Terrorist Threats": US Defends F-16 Jet Fleet To Pak
The US on Tuesday defended its decision to approve a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan, saying it is "our obligation" to provide military equipment.
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US Government Recognises Congress' Concerns On Pak F-16 Deal: Top Diplomat
The Obama administration has "recognised" the concerns of lawmakers with regard to sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan and those are right now being taken into consideration, a top American diplomat told the US Congress today.
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F-16 Deal: Pakistan Says It Needs Fighter Jets For Counterterror Ops
Amid India opposing the F-16 deal, Pakistan today said sale of US fighter jets would strengthen its ability to mount counterterrorist operations and promote regional stability.
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F-16 Deal With Pak Will Affect Aspects Of Indo-US Ties: Pacific Command
The United States' decision to sell eight nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan would affect "some aspects" of Indo-US relationship, a top American military commander has said, amid India's strong protest over the deal.
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US Approves Sale Of 8 Lockheed F-16 Fighter Jets To Pakistan: Pentagon
The US government said on Friday that it had approved the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan. The deal includes up to eight F-16 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp, radar and other equipment valued at $699 million.
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'US Aid Will Be Used Against India', Warns Former Pakistani Diplomat
As the US prepares to sell F-16s to Pakistan, the country's former top diplomat has warned the Congress that such fighter jets would end up being used against India and not against terrorists.
