Open AccessExporting the JF-17 Thunder: A way-out for Pakistan
Author(s) -
Ahmed Ali,
Fida Muhammad Khan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
global strategic and security studies review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2708-3616
pISSN - 2708-2121
DOI - 10.31703/gsssr.2021(vi-i).04
Subject(s) - thunder , comity , order (exchange) , politics , china , economy , business , economics , international trade , political science , finance , law , geography , meteorology , jurisdiction
Pakistan is facing a current account deficit. Boosting exports will help reduce the deficit and fetch the much needed foreign exchange. Exports of defense products can provide Pakistan economy with a major boost. The paper presents a discussion on the various benefits Pakistan can have if the defense products such as the JF-17 thunder, which is a multi-role jet fighter produced by PAC Kamra and CAC China, is sold. The research approach as adopted in this paper is qualitative. The possible markets for the Pakistani JF-17 have been identified. The paper recommends that the political leadership should effectively utilize its diplomatic channels in order to secure sales for Pakistan's JF-17's thunder. The successful sale of the aircraft would not only boost our economy but will also make Pakistan rise in the comity of nations.