at best PK is interested in Saudi investment in the program which will put it back on track. we still have to pay the chinese 800m USD for the 1st 50 blk-1 aircraft. one way in which the Pakistanis excell is 'barter deals' and in this case, the deployment of 2 army divisions with equipment and ground support could fetch 50m USD / month which would go a long way in putting the JFT program back on track.
the Mushshaq deal with Iraq was influenced by the Saudis to bring in $$$ for PAC.
the saudis dont need the JFT at all. they have access to tier-1 military hardware and materials from the west. PK needs money until its economy recovers (read power crisis).
the chinese may be our friends but they dont give anything for free. remember the 50 JFT 'gift' to be delivered in 6-months, what happened?. just a figment of our media's imagination. one has to pay for their military hardware which is cost-effective when compared to the west.
Delays in major pakistani programs.
1. JFT - at least 2 years behind schedule. 3rd sqn not formed.
2. Submarines - at least 3-4 years behind schedule. german deal was 95% agreed except for the price. chinese submarine agreement 2 years behind schedule - reason money!
3. AL Khalid MBT - requirement is for 1200 tanks. so far only 350-400 delivered.
4. Self-Propelled Mortar System - an army requirement for the strike corps. money needed 1Bill USD. delayed. FMS not forthcoming.
similarly UAE is another country which has surplus $$$ and can be influenced to invest in the PK arms industry.
this is how bad it is at the moment.