“If funding is arranged, we will get the F-16s, otherwise we would consider it [purchasing the jets] from any other country,” he said, adding Pakistan valued the F-16s for their effectiveness, but they could be replaced by JF-17 Thunder jets in the ongoing counter terrorism campaign. Aziz said that the US gives $265 million as part of foreign military assistance to Pakistan.
Pakistan will get fighter jets from elsewhere if funding not arranged: Sartaj
“If funding is arranged, we will get the F-16s, otherwise we would consider it [purchasing the jets] from any other country,” he said, adding Pakistan valued the F-16s for their effectiveness, but they could be replaced by JF-17 Thunder jets in the ongoing counter terrorism campaign. Aziz said that the US gives $265 million as part of foreign military assistance to Pakistan.