The US Congress has stalled a planned sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, although the Obama administration is still trying to undo the hold. The Dawn reports quoting Congressional and diplomatic sources that the Lawmakers used clarification and information notices to delay the sale.
The administration also received a “hold” notice from the Senate, using the legislative process to delay floor action on the proposed sale to Pakistan. At recent congressional hearings, key US lawmakers raised a host of questions about the end use of the F-16 aircraft and about the US relationship with Pakistan.