Strategic balance in S. Asia pivotal for regional peace: Sartaj

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ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that strategic balance in South Asia is pivotal for regional peace.

Adviser says India is engaged in big arms deals with US, Russia, and other countries but is making hue and cry over Pakistan’s purchase of F-16 jets

 He regretted India’s objection to sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

Sartaj Aziz said India is engaged in big arms deals with the United States, Russia, and other countries but it is making hue and cry over purchase of F-16 jets.

He said the United States has taken a very clear stance that the jets are being provided to Pakistan to combat terrorism.