Farhan Qureshi 
The move by Pakistan to market the JF-17 fighter jet internationally is on the news frontline however analysts believe that the marketing is mainly about building a name rather than actual demand. Although Pakistani leaders claim that various countries are in active negotiations to make purchases, the majority of the interest can be observed at the discussion level without any binding contracts. The co-development of the jet with China also implies that Beijing has to consent to any agreement, which restricts the ability of Islamabad to negotiate.
Sales Hype vs On-Ground Reality
Authorities emphasize the low cost and field action of JF-17 fighter jets in the 2025 India-Pakistan war to increase popularity. The situation with defence export aspirations in Pakistan is however challenged by the lack of export of firms so far and dependence on outside validation. Visit this site for more info.
