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Hi, what it comes down to is paisa, or lack of it for the PN and Pakistan in general. Pakistan cannot afford Western subs, nor does she have the diplomatic clout to seal such a deal. It should turn to China and get subs from there. Take care.

Hi, this radar cannot be used in the F-7PGs as its dish is too large for the F-7PGs nose. Also you are right the the F-7s are using the Grifo-7 and 7PG radars, whereas some Mirage IIIs use the Grifo M (which has look down shoot down capability)...

Hi, these numbers are scary, as no country can sustain this level economic hemorrhaging. These damn politicians will gladly borrow money and increase the debt, just to avoid taxes and having to:mod: crack down on corruption. Take care. Widening gap: Budget deficit may touch Rs1.4 trillion...

Hi, there is already a thread existing on this topic. Take care. NewGen submarines: Pakistan Signs deal with China to co-produce six subs with AIP

Dear All, not that I want this to happen, but the JF-17 has only been flying since August 2003. As the number of flights and hours increase, I am sure and unfortunately, some type of accident will occur. Take care.

Hi, I would not discount Chinese subs that quickly. Kindly please recall that China is now building stealth jet fighters. They have also bought Russian Kilo class subs in the past, and have probably pulled them apart to learn. Moreover, if you look at the link below, their conventional subs...

Hi Yoron, thanks for the detailed post, as it was very informative. Also MK, thanks for the comments. I have been lucky enought to have lived in Sweden for 3 months, in Stockholm, when I was working in international consulting. Swedish engineering is amazing, and you cannot compare...

Hi, why are subsidies bad? Basically, the government is picking up the difference between what someone is paying for electricity and what the true cost of producting it is. This simply is a bad idea and a waste of money. However, when a lot of electricity is stolen and also electric bills...

Hi, how incompetent is this current government? They are literally playing with the livelihood of millions of people. Take care. BBC News - Pakistan cotton trade under threat

Hi, Pakistan does not have the money to purchase western subs, nor does it have the diplomatic leverage or standing to get these western boats. They can only purchase Chinese subs via soft loans or grants from China; there is no other option. I personally think a Chinese sub, with a western...

Hi, I am starting to get a lower and lower opinion of the Pakistani educaton system by the day. I would think twice of hiring someone educated there and/or with "so-called" work experience there. Take care. Merit stabbed to death in written test for govt jobs Video Gallery - The News...

Hi, I understand that the PN is in talks with China on larger frigates, potentially the Type 54A, and conventional submarines. However, we have not heard much else, and only time will tell what will happen. But on a personal level, I do not believe this article as it just does not seem...

Hi, in regards to an arms race in South Asia it is already ongoing. The sad thing is that the people selling the weapons get the last laugh at both countries. Take care.

Hi, with corrupt politicians like this, no wonder the place is broke. Take care. Nisar asks PM to shelve Parliament Lodges? project | Pakistan | DAWN.COM

Chengdu J-10 Next Variant Developing ~ ASIAN TECH NEWS

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Hi Mr. Santro, yes water desalination plants are expensive, but the cost has come down a lot over the past few years. Moreover, in the next decade Pakistan will be a water stressed country, and will need to explore every option. I am also of the opinion of using these desalination plants...

Hi, Pakistan needs to invest in more efficient canals, prevent water loss/theft within its canal system, build water/sewage recycling plants, a lot of desalination plants, and dams/resevoirs. Pakistan has not built any large resevoir since Tarbela or Mangla. Moreover, water is not priced...

Hi, India is not a feudal country like Pakistan, as it has matured. Moreover, PM Nehru did a wonderful job of land reform, that is a pipe dream in Pakistan. Take care.

Hi, Bangladesh (1.4&#37;), India (1.3%) and Iran (1.3%) have much lower population growth rates relative to Pakistan (2.1%). Moreover, 61% of the population lives on <=$2/per day in Pakistan. Sad and disgraceful facts; this is simply the economist in me talking. Take care. Country Economic...