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F-16 fighter jets important for Pakistan’s fight against terrorists: Sartaj Aziz

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Pakistan today said the proposed US sale of F-16 fighter jets to the country would strengthen its ability to carry out counter-terrorism operations and promote regional stability. “We appreciate the public assessment of the US leadership in response to Congressional inquiries that Pakistan has used the F-16s effectively against the terrorists in the region,” Sartaj […]

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US rewarding Pakistan for bad behaviour by selling F-16 jets, says American Hindu advocacy group

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The United States’ decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan will only amount to rewarding the country for its ‘bad behaviour’, a US-based Hindu advocacy group has said. “The Obama administration announced the move, despite its own assessment that the Pakistani government, directly and by proxy, supports Islamist terror groups that target its

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US sale of F-16s to Pakistan: To solve 20th Century problems, India must adopt 21st Century mindset

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News of the Barack Obama administration’s decision to sell Pakistan eight Block 52 F-16 C/D fighter jets for around $700 million was met with dismay in Delhi. Technically, however, the announcement does not mean that the sale has been concluded. By law, the White House is required to inform the Legislature of its intent which

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MEA to summon US ambassador to express “displeasure” over sale of F-16s to Pakistan

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India expressed disappointment over US administration’s decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, saying it disagrees that such arms’ transfers will help combat terrorism. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will be summoning US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey India’s “displeasure”. “We are disappointed at the decision of the Obama Administration to notify the sale

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US approves F-16 fighter jets sale to Pakistan, India disappointed

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India on Saturday expressed disappointment over US administration’s decision to sell eight F16 fighter jets to Pakistan, saying it disagrees that such arms’ transfers will help combat terrorism. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar will be summoning US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey India’s “displeasure”. “We are disappointed at the decision of the Obama Administration to notify

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