We are getting our 8 already paid for F-16s... period... Now we are looking ahead... Pakistan now need F-35Bs, F-35Ps (F-35Is) and futuristic F-35Ds... Pakistan being a front line state fighting war on terror need necessary tools of war to deliver a knockout punch to our enemies...

Bob Corker is running for re-election as a hardliner. There are Pakistanis who do support terrorism no doubt. The truth is in between, but Pakistan has lost it's reputation with the US Congress. Pakistan's military and the US military, the State Department and Foreign Ministry, the embassies always have to do business regardless. The chairmen of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees make the money decisions in congress. They trump Foreign Relations. Senators and Congressmen answer to the American people at election time. The people of Tennessee elect patriots. That's a fact. They like Corker.

The cat is out of the bag. What do we do about this? How to hide it?

So he is the CHAIRMAN of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Mr Kerry responded "I understand your reservations"

@Doctor Please read the news a few more times rather than asking others for confirmation.

@stranger I did read it sir ....what I meant was the Secretary of State made no effort to REFUTE what the Chairman said ...."now" u go read it again ...

Cant they see ,we are organizing quadrilateral talks between taliban and afghan govt, what more do they want,

What amuses me is that how the world's #1 defense equipment importer should be bothered about the #10 defense equipment importer.

This is just politics. Chair Bob Corker very well knows the importance of keeping Pak on the US side as all roads to peace in Afghanistan goes through Islamabad.

Pakistan should not sacrifice it's stretigic interests for the sake 8 F16 aircraft.

No Pakistani supports tailbone which was created by you, Mr corker. Pakistan will do whatever is in Pakistan's interest.

I wonder why we try to buy equipment from the US. This is a country that id decidedly against muslims and is always trying to belittle and usually physically hurt them? Can we not get other planes?

aI guess it will always await moderation.

Let's start with the United States: First ever use of nuclear weapons; Korea, Vietnam, Nicaragua, Panama, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, South America, Serbia etc. The list of attacks and invasions resulting in death and destruction is endless senator.

That's why India is disappointed with the sale...

Mr. Senator. C'mmon Sir. This is 2016 not 1999.

@Doctor why any one will refute the truth...

The problem is that Pakistan does not lobby in Washington. So no one really knows or understands Pakistan much. Ignorance on both sides.

Who cares about the politicians.its fone the company wants to sell and make money.they have forced the gov to accept ut.its just a drama.america is run by corporations not by the politicians.

They way US lawmakers scrutinising Sale of old fighter jeft F-16 to Pakistan like they are giving in charity free of cost to Pakistan.

@Doctor It means, John Forbes Kerry is very much aware of what the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is talking about, yet, they have to go ahead with this deal as they think the majority of the military are on the fight against terrorism. Just because of few insiders working with terrorist, we can't abandon our ally. Lets sell this and ask them to neutralize the insiders supporting and encouraging terrorism.

Kerry is making millions in kickbacks to sell f16 to pakistn. bob cocker wants his share

Banish the idea for having any aid from them. Just depend on your strengths now. They are not dependable. Their secret doctrine is to shatter us. It's all that simple. I wonder when we will instil?

@Zak Have you read the news, Taliban have shown least interest in peace talks.

We are a main regional power with nukes in South Asia. Militarily we need more fire power in order to control future security threats.

The sale will go on Pakistan is too important to be left in doubt

Bob Crocker is a senator from South and comes from a Muslim prominent district. Mr. Crocker will not be able to move any further in the Senate with out majority Support. I bet in next elections the donations to his opponents will quadruple.

And clueless U.S. Liars continue to lie and mislead...

Corker for president!

Let these be the LAST f-16, or any other jet for that matter, we ever buy from US. Fankly, this is getting a little too embarrasing in the age of media. F-16 is an old platform and NATO is already looking to phase these out.

Both India and Pakistan does need RAFFLE or F16 to fight each other, when people of both countries living in miserable conditions. Both countries talk to reduce their defense budgets, west is interested in their economy. We never learn from history, British did the same tactics to conquest India.

I think US Senate is doing a good job by resisting this sale worth 700 million dollars. Pakistan could have developed her own Stealth Fighter with a billion or two.

After Iraq expedition USA left all the equipment in Iraq which is being used by ISIS how convenient. Now USA wants to get out of Afghanistan it cannot haul back its old / redundant / obsolete equipment. They cannot let it fall in the hands of Taliban can they, well you never know............they have a short memory and do not like to read history So guess what Pakistan offered to buy old manure and they already paid for it, now since USA already have the money in their pocket they do not care...........this again is the rerun of 1999........... Pakistan too have a short memory and do not like to read history. But if this deal is not done Pakistan will go to Russia for their SU35 that will truly be great............. and USA does not want to do it, Do they? well you never know

Pakistan will have to avoid dependency on US for her security. These few jets are not going to defend Pakistan. In next 15 years there will be a dynamic shift in Pakistan towards China and Russia for security needs. Bob Corker is just making a noise, in real he or others (like him) will not stop this sale - because it is in US favor.

“They continue to support the Taliban, the Haqqani network and give safe haven to Al Qaeda,” The fact is Mr. Corker, if it wasn't for Pakistan, 90% of hardcore terrorists in Gitmo would still be hunting for American GI's. You would be paying 100 times more than what you pay Pakistan to keep the supplies going to your troops in Afghanistan and last but not least, you would still be looking to find a way to talk to taliban instead of sitting on a table with them negotiating in a week or so. You can continue to use the same old tired line against Pakistan or recognize the new realities. You may be able to block the 8 F-16's sale but this will only dent Pakistan 5% compared to what you will lose out in the future. Afghanistan WILL NOT be pacified without Pakistan's help. Just remember this little fact before you decide.

Why can't we look to Sweden or Europe for our next gen fighters. As some commentators have said we are losing paying for a product and getting constantly humiliated in return.

Just another american extremist whose best interest is in destabilising the region

@Khwarezmi unbelievable that people with little or no knowledge are saying that F-16's are outdated. For your info the F-16s are being actively flown by the US Air Force and the national guard. It is the most in demand fighter aircraft in the world. please refrain from spreading incomplete and incorrect statement

Money talks Bob :)

@Historian is your statement a question or an answer. Not sure!

It is about time Pakistan gets out this american war and tell them to find a way into Afghanistan through india if they can. Enough is enough. USA has brought nothing but trouble for us. Their ship is sinking and we dont have to go down with them.

@Ahmed USA If US isn't interested, we shouldn't bother. Why do we need to beg for F-16's when we are getting the latest JF-17's from China.

It means " Do more , more and more. Com back to us to take new orders."

Can anyone write that its all India's lobbying? plss

My, My, My! People living in glasshouse really should not throw stones at others. USA has been at war with other nations for more than 200 years of its existence. Thats quite a record for a country thats only 240 years old!

Good job Mr Chairman.. Keep it up!

I expect a change in the game once Mr. Trump is elected.

Chairman Foreign Relations Committe but talks like a novice!! where does he get his information from? what possible motive would Pakistan have in giving shelter to Al Qaeda? As for the Taliban i thought the Americans are dying to befriend them after failing to defeat them following more than a decade of fighting. Some of these Republicans are a bunch of complete incompetent! sick of this Pakistan bashing just so they can maintain their hardline stance!! what a joke

Indians are lobbying hard for this to fail.

Bob corker needs to be taken to FATA to see the actual situation, rather than gassing from the safety of the US homeleand.

This guy don't know what he talking about ,, because u guys Pakistan lost so many lives and u talking like this

Bilateral talks: Modi calls Nawaj Sharif, "Are you planning to buy for F16?"; Nawaj "Yes, why not". Modi " Why do waste money?" ;Nawaj " you are trying to buy Rafael, why to waste money? "; Modi " deal I will restrain in buying Rafael, you too on F16" Nawaj "done, we shall meet next month". This is what expected from common man in both countries.

He needs to wake up and get updated with current affairs. Making baseless acquisitions is just plain stupid.

@Ahmed USA We need this money for education not F35 abcdef

This is all a drama. Not approving the sale will be a big favor to Pakistan but it will go through ! Does anyone think that we are getting these planes for free! We will be paying for these one way or the other. We need to spend this money either on upgrading JF17 or education

The most powerful indian lobby in USA in action and will continue to be in action.

Mansoor Omar (master mind of APS) and Mullah Fazullah both are in Afghanistan from long time under the protection of US and NATO. Why our govt. (civilian and military) looks towards US? When we will realize that US is not our friend.

Senator Bob Corker's anti-Pakistan mantra "Pakistan is supporting Taliban, Haqqani network and Al Qaeda" is ludicrous as nothing could be further from the truth. These terror groups have killed 60,000 Pakistanis, this enormous price was paid for fighting them, not supporting them? No other country in the world has suffered more. Senator Corker forgets PAF has been flying F-16s for 30 years. He is also forgetting that his own Republican President Bush approved another 36 F-16s to PAF. This was approved by the Pentagon and US Congress. However, due to massive earthquake, Pakistan government had to divert funds for relief. PAF inducted 18 jets, with remaining to be acquired later. These 8 jets are from that already approved sale. United States and Pakistan were closely allied during Cold War. Pakistan was the front-line state against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Pakistan is front-line state against global War on Terror. Senator Corker should not be influenced by lobbies.

@Cyrus However very few Senators understand the actual ground reality, most are deceived by lobbyist or cant make a decision against policy. Due to Pakistan's efforts US lives in AFG have been saved, all but few areas within Pak control has been cleared and Pakistan is needed much more now to ensure lasting and functional peace in AFG. Look back at the history and always the relationships were marred by some reservations, not only Foreign office, but the elected officials have to do a lot more to win that trust.

@Cyrus But no one points out that , if Pakistan closed the Afghan border transit for US and NATO and stopped supplying ammunition from texila heavy industries, the war would be lost overnight and Taliban would be back, while US would experience another Vietnam style humiliating defeat. Pakistan would have to rush in to save them by ' doing more' than its responsibility.

Most of these old foggys are members of AIPAC and don't know the true facts but follow the given agenda.

"“They continue to support the Taliban, the Haqqani network and give safe haven to Al Qaeda,” Republican Senator Bob Corker said to Secretary of State John Kerry" The senator forgot to mention I presume that Pakistan has also suffered the LARGEST casualties of war that the US has started. Nevertheless I'm not surprised, as the indian lobby is in full swing working against Pakistan.

@Ahmed USA - nice dream...

@Doctor please excuse him...English is a second language to him

Pakistanis should take the matter in their hands. Stop buying anything made in America. The Pakistan developed JF-16 is excellent. Why does Pakistan need F-16 anyway?