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Pakistan presses US for early provision of F-16s
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar on Tuesday urged the United States to help Pakistan meet its security requirements including the provision of F-16 aircraft. He was talking to United States Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson who called on him to discuss matters of bilateral interest. A statement by the Defence Ministry said the two officials exchanged views over the current bilateral defence cooperation. The minister informed the US envoy about the defence requirements of Pakistan particularly the provision of F-16 aircraft, the statement said. The US ambassador emphasised the need to further strengthen bilateral defence ties for mutual benefit. Both sides agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation to overcome the challenges being faced by Pakistan. The most recent US delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan was made in July last year. The US had provided the aircraft at no cost except for the expenses of transport from the US to Pakistan. staff report
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar on Tuesday urged the United States to help Pakistan meet its security requirements including the provision of F-16 aircraft. He was talking to United States Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson who called on him to discuss matters of bilateral interest. A statement by the Defence Ministry said the two officials exchanged views over the current bilateral defence cooperation. The minister informed the US envoy about the defence requirements of Pakistan particularly the provision of F-16 aircraft, the statement said. The US ambassador emphasised the need to further strengthen bilateral defence ties for mutual benefit. Both sides agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation to overcome the challenges being faced by Pakistan. The most recent US delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan was made in July last year. The US had provided the aircraft at no cost except for the expenses of transport from the US to Pakistan. staff report
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan