Washington: The United States has moved closer to approving a 686 million dollar support package for Pakistan aimed at upgrading and maintaining the country’s F 16 fighter jets. The proposal has been formally sent to the US Congress, which will now carry out a thirty day review before any final decision is made.

According to the notification, the package includes modern communication systems, navigation upgrades, identification friend or foe equipment, training and logistics. These improvements are expected to keep Pakistan’s F 16 fleet operational for at least another fifteen years and allow it to work more smoothly with American forces during counterterrorism operations.

US officials have said the move is meant to support Pakistan’s ongoing security efforts and will not change the mi

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