ISLAMABAD, Rabi'I 21, 1437, Jan 1, 2016, SPA -- The government of Pakistan is in the process of securing a deal with the U.S. government for the delivery of new F-16 fighter jets, AP reported. The deal was discussed by Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, who confirmed to local media outlets at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex that officials are in talks. The announcement came during the rollout ceremony of the 16th JF-17 Thunder aircraft. "We are in talks with U.S. defence officials to get some latest F-16s but the deal may take some time," Aman said. Aman did not disclose the number of aircraft to be procured. --SPA 13:45 LOCAL TIME 10:45 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w