Everything you said make sense, only thing i have dought is that azm will be flying in 2030 , its prototype can be fly post 2030 but production will alteast one and half decade's away.
Suppose indian able to get F35 from American (both parties play Chinese 5th gen card), which is most likely...
Yes for PAF role combo of F16, J10C and JFTs will be enough along with few J31 5th gen (in future when they came in production) till project AZM came in production.
Only role flankers family members make sense is in Naval role, now if PN and PAF think they need something heavier to protect sea...
J16s are really a beast, but not likely to happen for Pakistan that easily in reality.
its only possible if Pakistan can get Russian approval via Chinese pressure along some solid commission in deal for Russian. (But Unfortunately we dont have money in reality)
IMO, F16s are not going anywhere they will be remains front line jets ( whither we got new f16s or not) ...
J10x will be in 2 main roles, one as second line (backups) of j16s (in case of future restrictions from American)
Second replacement of mirages along with JFTs
J10C will be used for...
Yes it was PSF that confirmed the news , i shared there link with news week ago in this thread.
Secondly paramount is not going to modify frame, they are hired for overhaul the frame and jet prior to modification