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US Seeks Pakistan’s Assist in Counter-Terror Ops as It Approves $450Mln Bundle For F-16 Jets
US Seeks Pakistan’s Assist in Counter-Terror Ops as It Approves $450Mln Bundle For F-16 Jets
After the alleged killing of al-Qaeda* chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, President Joe Biden vowed to proceed “efficient counter-terrorism… 08.09.2022, Sputnik Worldwide
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The US State Division on Wednesday authorised the doable sale of kit and companies price about $450Mln in order that Pakistan would possibly maintain its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The proposed deal doesn’t embrace new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.“The proposed sale will proceed the sustainment of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, which vastly improves Pakistan’s potential to help counter-terrorism operations via its strong air-to-ground functionality,” the US Protection Safety Cooperation Company introduced in an announcement.Describing Islamabad as an vital counter-terrorism companion, the US stated Pakistan’s F-16 program is integral to the broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship.The constructive response to Pakistan’s request got here a month after US forces allegedly killed the chief of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a counter-terrorism operation in Kabul. Zawahiri is taken into account the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist assault and different atrocities towards the US the world over.Addressing the nation on 1 August, US president Joe Biden claimed that counter-terrorism operations would proceed in Afghanistan and past despite the fact that the US withdrew its forces from the war-torn nation in August 2021.Afghanistan additionally accused Pakistan of permitting the US to function drones from its soil – a declare which Islamabad rejected – and warned Washington of extreme penalties if the latter continued to violate Afghanistan’s airspace.* a terrorist group banned in Russia** beneath UN sanctions over terrorist actions
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After the alleged killing of al-Qaeda* chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, President Joe Biden vowed to proceed “efficient counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and past”. The Taliban** management accused Pakistan of permitting the US to make use of their airspace for drone strikes in Afghanistan.
The US State Division on Wednesday authorised the doable sale of kit and companies price about $450Mln in order that Pakistan would possibly maintain its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The proposed deal doesn’t embrace new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.
“The proposed sale will proceed the sustainment of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, which vastly improves Pakistan’s potential to help counter-terrorism operations via its strong air-to-ground functionality,” the US Protection Safety Cooperation Company introduced in an announcement.
Washington hopes the proposed bundle helps its international coverage and nationwide safety targets by permitting Pakistan to retain interoperability with the US and companion forces in “ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations”.
The constructive response to Pakistan’s request got here a month after US forces allegedly killed the chief of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a counter-terrorism operation in Kabul. Zawahiri is taken into account the mastermind behind the 9/11 terrorist assault and different atrocities towards the US the world over.
Addressing the nation on 1 August, US president Joe Biden claimed that counter-terrorism operations would proceed in Afghanistan and past despite the fact that the US withdrew its forces from the war-torn nation in August 2021.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), (what the Taliban calls the nation), is investigating the US declare because it hasn’t but discovered proof that Zawahiri has been killed. Washington has additionally not offered any proof of the killing.
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