India questions US ‘double standards’ as Pakistan secures F-16 upgrade deal

Washington's decision to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets has drawn accusations of double standards from critics in India, who question why the United States is strengthening a nuclear-armed ally while waging war against Iran over its nuclear programme.

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6 claims still need verification.