the other day bush termed mush as one good fellow.now there is nothing to loose for pakistan.theydont need F16. why because china supplies them as J-10 which is a tot from israel 'LAVI' aircraft. it exactly resembles F16 with russian engines and radar. it will be entering service in china may be in 2007 as per news clips. china is reverse engineering and improving russian and european defence systems and is selling them to pakis and in the intnl market. similary missile technology and nukes to pakistan. our govt should weigh all these things before giving any comittment to USA. the americans care too hoots for indian concerns.