I guess u are naive about how 3rd world countries have gained strength. France have interests in iran, strait of hormuz, we have influence here. We have influence in GCC, with military, religious, historical connections, we can really hurt u there. France with its warships in south china sea have already angered Beijing, we can add to that. In any sense Pakistan is 4 times bigger population and u wont want to piss them off too much.
I have not even mentioned the influence Pakistan have with "groups" around the world, French officials know well from Afghanistan. No wonder they ran before every one in Afghanistan.