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Turkeys military development is on western lines, if we opt for both J31 and TFX we can get a eastern and western plane from reliable sources
The logic is sound, but that wouldn't make sense for the same class of aircraft. It's a major waste of resources. And Turkey isn't a reliable source if the engine comes from Britain.
If Pak goes for the TFX and asks China to develop a light stealth aircraft in the F-16/JF-17 weight class, then it would make sense. TFX would be ready only after 2030 while J-31 is expected after 2025. PAF can go straight for the J-31 and then look for something else to replace the JF-17s after 2030. But the drawback with the Chinese is they won't give you their best tech.
Realistically, your economy in the post 2030 period won't allow you to maintain a competing military with India. So you will have to start considering minimum deterrence even in conventional capabilities. So aim to have 4-6 squadrons of very high quality aircraft instead.