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India-Pakistan
F-16s ‘probably’ free, says Rashid
2005-12-27
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said the two F-16 aircraft that landed in Pakistan on Tuesday were presented by the US as “a goodwill gesture and are probably free”.

BBC Urdu service quoted Rashid as saying on Wednesday that the delivery was part of the F-16 deal between the US and Pakistan, which was postponed by President Pervez Musharraf due to the October 8 earthquake.

“‘The planes have been given to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture and are probably free,’ Rashid said,” BBC Urdu service added.

“He said the deal could be delayed for two to four months,” it reported. daily times monitor
Posted by:john

#2  :> Undercoating and codes seperate.
Posted by: Leon Clavin   2005-12-27 14:35  

#1  The planes are absolutely free, but there is a 36-month service contract with heavy penalties for early termination.
Posted by: Jackal (from Moms house, like people on DU)   2005-12-27 11:29  

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