Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
Recall that in the JPC on the Waqf Bill, not a single recommendation made by opposition members was found worthy of acceptance. Recall further how swiftly the bipartisan moment on foreign policy receded when the multi party parliamentary delegations returned home. In a first past the post system, the opposition often represents a higher vote share than the ruling party. Also the opposition still contains many stalwarts, after eleven years, who possess considerable governance experience and political wisdom. They need to be accepted as full democratic partners.
Recall that in the JPC on the Waqf Bill, not a single recommendation made by opposition members was found worthy of acceptance. Recall further how swiftly the bipartisan moment on foreign policy receded when the multi party parliamentary delegations returned home. In a first past the post system, the opposition often represents a higher vote share than the ruling party. Also the opposition still contains many stalwarts, after eleven years, who possess considerable governance experience and political wisdom. They need to be accepted as full democratic partners.