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US Agrees to Supply Pakistan’s F-16s with Maintenance Equipment
2 years, 2 months ago

US Agrees to Supply Pakistan’s F-16s with Maintenance Equipment

The Diplomat  

In September, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment equipment to Pakistan. The announcement of the F-16 support program comes amid a growing perception that ties between Pakistan and the U.S. are fundamentally strained due to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s criticism of the Biden administration and the Pakistani military’s reluctance to fulfill Washington’s counterterrorism requirements …

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US set to give USD 450 million F-16 sustainment package to Pakistan despite India’s concerns
2 years, 2 months ago

US set to give USD 450 million F-16 sustainment package to Pakistan despite India’s concerns

Firstpost  

Last month, the Biden administration reversed the decision of the previous Trump administration to suspend military aid to Islamabad for providing safe havens for the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network, and approved the F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan Washington: Notwithstanding India’s concerns, the United States is all set to provide USD 450 million F-16 sustainment package …

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US rolls out red carpet for Pak Army chief as India wavers on anti-Russia stand
2 years, 2 months ago

US rolls out red carpet for Pak Army chief as India wavers on anti-Russia stand

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday will host Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at the Pentagon for talks amidst signs of enhanced military engagement between the two countries. Last week, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was in the town meeting top officials of the Biden Administration, including Secretary of State Tony Blinken. Last month, the …

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Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | USA-Pakistan F-16 deal | Will it affect India-USA relations?
2 years, 2 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | USA-Pakistan F-16 deal | Will it affect India-USA relations?

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s 10-day visit to the United State included an intense week in Washington, marked by many official meetings and areas of agreement- but the US’s decision to offer Pakistan a maintenance package for fighter aircraft became a flashpoint- why is the F-16 such a thorn in the side of India-US ties? And finally with US Secretary …

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar indicates F-16 issue came up with Blinken
2 years, 2 months ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar indicates F-16 issue came up with Blinken

The Hindu  

India has objected at various levels to the U.S. providing Pakistan assistance for its F-16s, and asked whether this $450 million sustainment package for the fighter jets came up during his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar indicated that it did. Speaking to a diaspora group on Sunday, Mr Jaishankar had said, ““You’re …

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What influenced US decision on $450 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

What influenced US decision on $450 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

India Today  

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar has, in a not-so-subtle message to the United States, questioned the rationale behind the latest American assistance to Pakistan in the form of $450 million worth of upgrade of F-16 fighter jets. While the Joe Biden administration has maintained that both India and Pakistan were partners of the US with “different points of emphasis in …

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F16 Aid to Pakistan Only To Fight Terror, US Aims To Address Visa Issue: Blinken
2 years, 2 months ago

F16 Aid to Pakistan Only To Fight Terror, US Aims To Address Visa Issue: Blinken

The Quint  

A day after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the United States decision to provide a $450-million sustenance package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, 27 September, said it is the US’ obligation to help deal with the threat of terrorism. While addressing a joint press conference with Jaishankar, Blinken said …

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Explained | Why Is India Upset Over the US F-16 Sustenance Package to Pakistan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Why Is India Upset Over the US F-16 Sustenance Package to Pakistan?

The Quint  

Former PM Imran Khan’s allegations of a US hand in his ouster from office did not prove to be much of a hindrance to the Shehbaz Sharif government’s efforts to repair ties with the Biden Administration. Both Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who reportedly asked for help to secure an International Monetary Fund package for Islamabad, and Inter-Services Intelligence …

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak

Hindustan Times  

The United States defended itself Tuesday from foreign minister S Jaishankar's sharp attack over support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets, saying it did not view its relationship with Delhi and Islamabad 'in relation to one another'. On Sunday, Jaishankar called on the US to reflect on its relationship with Pakistan, observing it 'is not fooling anyone' by claiming support for …

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India, Pakistan both partners of U.S. with different points of emphasis: Biden administration
2 years, 2 months ago

India, Pakistan both partners of U.S. with different points of emphasis: Biden administration

The Hindu  

September 27, 2022 08:33 am | Updated 08:35 am IST - Washington India and Pakistan are both partners of the U.S. with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said on September 26, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration …

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‘Look to Both as Partners’: US’ Scrambled Reaction to Jaishankar’s Remarks on F-16 Deal with Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Look to Both as Partners’: US’ Scrambled Reaction to Jaishankar’s Remarks on F-16 Deal with Pak

News 18  

India and Pakistan are both partners of the US with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said Monday, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan, reversing …

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US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan

India TV News  

US response to Jaishankar: India and Pakistan are both partners of the US with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said Monday, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment …

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'You're not fooling anybody...' Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package for Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

'You're not fooling anybody...' Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package for Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised questions over the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and said that Washington's ties with Islamabad have not served the "American interest". "It's a relationship that has neither ended up serving Pakistan well nor serving the American interests," Jaishankar said at an event organized by the Indian American community in Washington on Sunday. Just …

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Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package to Pakistan, says 'You're not fooling anybody'
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package to Pakistan, says 'You're not fooling anybody'

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised questions over the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and said that Washington's ties with Islamabad have not served the "American interest". "It's a relationship that has neither ended up serving Pakistan well nor serving the American interests," Jaishankar said at an event organized by the Indian American community in Washington on Sunday. Just …

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F-16 assistance to Pakistan not designed as a message to India: U.S. official
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 assistance to Pakistan not designed as a message to India: U.S. official

The Hindu  

The action on F-16 was not designed as a message to India as a result of its relationship with Russia, said Ely Ratner, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, while stating that they have engaged India on it both before and during the decision. Editorial | Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s “The decision inside …

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US military aid to Pakistan raises alarm in India
2 years, 3 months ago

US military aid to Pakistan raises alarm in India

Hindustan Times  

The latest $450-million assistance approved by the US last week to support the Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 fighter fleet has turned the spotlight on how Washington has once again brushed aside New Delhi’s concerns over military aid being extended to India’s western neighbour on the pretext of fighting terrorism when it is actually being used to buttress capabilities against India, …

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Rajnath conveys to US counterpart India\'s concerns over Pakistan\'s F-16 fleet
2 years, 3 months ago

Rajnath conveys to US counterpart India\'s concerns over Pakistan\'s F-16 fleet

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin India's concerns over Washington's decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet. "I conveyed India's concern at the recent US decision to provide sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet," the defence minister said on Twitter. The US has planned to provide Foreign …

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F-16 programme an important part of U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship: U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 programme an important part of U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship: U.S.

The Hindu  

The F-16 programme is an important part of a broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship and this fleet will allow the country to support counterterrorism operations, the Biden administration has said, defending its decision to provide a $450 million worth of military sustenance programme to Pakistan. On September 8, the Biden administration approved a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme …

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India upset at US F-16 support to Pak as reward for ammo supply to Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

India upset at US F-16 support to Pak as reward for ammo supply to Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Although the United States is a QUAD partner and a close ally, India has not taken the Biden administration's decision to provide USD 450 million F-16 fighter support to Pakistan lying down and expressed its displeasure through diplomatic channels to Washington. While the US has provided support in the name of counter-terrorism and as per lifetime F-16 fighter support contract …

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F-16 programme is important part of broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship, says US
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 programme is important part of broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship, says US

Firstpost  

On 8 September, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment program to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years Washington: The F-16 programme is an important part of a broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship and this fleet will allow the country …

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India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit
2 years, 3 months ago

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

The Hindu  

During official meetings with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu in Delhi last week, India raised “strong objections” to the U.S. plan for Foreign Military Sales worth $450 million for hardware, software, and spares for the F-16 fighter jet programme with Pakistan. Apart from the SOM, Mr. Lu and Defense Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely …

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'US planning to give Pakistan capabilities to match India': G Parthasarthy on $450m equipment supply for Pakistani F-16s
2 years, 3 months ago

'US planning to give Pakistan capabilities to match India': G Parthasarthy on $450m equipment supply for Pakistani F-16s

Firstpost  

“Those aircraft have advanced radar and missile capabilities. New Delhi: Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan G Parthasarthy on Thursday said that the US supplying $450 million equipment for F-16 fighters to Pakistan is a matter of concern as it gives the neighbouring enemy nation an edge in fighting capabilities. This is very clearly designed to give Pakistan an edge …

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India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.

The Hindu  

India maintained a studied silence a day after the United States announced a $450 million package to refit Pakistan’s large F-16 aircraft fleet with the latest technological advances. Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from the Government of India which cautioned that the aircraft would be used against …

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Biden Reverses Trump’s 2018 Move, Approves Potential Sale of F-16 Equipment to Pak at $450 Million
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden Reverses Trump’s 2018 Move, Approves Potential Sale of F-16 Equipment to Pak at $450 Million

News 18  

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million. “Pakistan is an important counterterrorism partner, and as part of longstanding policy, the United States provides life cycle maintenance and sustainment packages for US-origin platforms,” a State Department spokesperson said. The proposed sale …

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