F-16 fighter jets

US moves to finalise F-16 deal with Pakistan despite India's opposition

The US government has formally notified the intended sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, taking a major step towards finalising the deal, the media reported on Sunday.

Mar 06, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

US govt issues notification for sale of F-16s to Pakistan

India has opposed the sale of F-16 to Pakistan, saying it disagree with Washington's rationale that such arms transfers help to combat terrorism.

Mar 05, 2016, 14:24 PM IST

F-16 fighter jets important for Pak's fight against terrorists: Aziz

Pakistan on Monday 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.

Feb 29, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

'F-16 deal with Pakistan will affect aspects of Indo-US ties'

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.

Feb 25, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

Sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan should not be of concern to India: US

The Obama Administration said on February 13 it had decided to sell eight nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

Feb 17, 2016, 02:23 AM IST

Are Indo-Pak talks off the track yet again?

The planned meeting between the Foreign Secretaries of the two countries doesn't appear to be materialising.

Feb 15, 2016, 04:39 AM IST

India summons US ambassador on decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

The Obama administration today notified the US Congress of its decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

Feb 13, 2016, 08:38 AM IST

Obama admin notifies Congress of sale of F-16s to Pakistan

The Obama administration today notified the US Congress of its decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan worth nearly USD 700 million, notwithstanding American lawmakers' demand for stopping the proposed sale.

Feb 13, 2016, 07:44 AM IST

US committed to aid Pakistan despite terrorism charge

Even as a top US lawmaker threatened to block proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan over its alleged support for terrorist groups, the US said it was committed to deliver security assistance to its key ally.

Feb 12, 2016, 11:58 AM IST

Sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan by Obama administration stalled by US Congress: Report

The move by Barack Obama administration’s to sell Pakistan eight new F-16 fighter jets has been stalled by US Congress, as per a media report.

Jan 12, 2016, 18:56 PM IST

US won't sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan for now

The sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan has been held by the US Congress which reflects the growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill .

Jan 12, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

'US shouldn't sell nuclear armed version of F-16 to Pakistan'

With the Obama Administration contemplating selling F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, the top Republican leadership has expressed concern over it and said the US should not sell nuclear armed fighter jets to Pakistan.

Nov 18, 2015, 11:17 AM IST

15. 'US hasn't notified Congress of F-16 fighter jets sale to Pak'

The US government has not notified to the Congress about the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

Oct 23, 2015, 05:37 AM IST