ISLAMABAD: US and Pakistani officials added another chapter in the partnership between the two countries with the delivery of five new F-16 aircraft to the Pakistan government. The aircraft were inducted into the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in a ceremony at the Shahbaz Air Base near Jacobabad, on Monday.
“The induction into the PAF of five more advanced F-16, Block 52 aircraft represents the near completion of your Block-52 squadron,” said US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron P Munter. Chief of air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman said, “Pakistan and the US are friends and partners and both countries have benefited from each other.” All 18 fighter aircraft will be delivered by January 2012. staff report
Kayani, Petraeus discuss security
ISLAMABAD: NATO commander General David Petraeus visited Pakistan on Monday to meet with Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani. They discussed various topics of mutual interest and ways to improve regional security. This was Petraeus’ fourth visit to Pakistan as the NATO ISAF commander. staff report
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