Voicing concern over America's reported decision to supply sophisticated weapons to Pakistan, Defence Minister A K Antony today said the US should ensure that the military aid is used in fighting al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists and not against India. In a statement in New Delhi, Mr Antony said this is important in view of the bitter past experience of how Islamabad used such aid against India.<br/><br/>Reports from the United States say that a whole array of sophisticated weapons such as Laser Guided Bomb kits, surveillance drones and latest-model F-16 fighter jets have been cleared for Pakistan to boost its forces capability to strike in remote tribal areas to take on Taliban and al- Qaeda militants.<br/>
News On AIR | March 4, 2010 5:15 PM
US should ensure military aid to Pak not used against India: Antony