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Because its the nature of the deal. The reason why fn in particular wouldn't object is because of the large size of the order. This isn't like Tunisia where only a few tens of thousands of a certain rifle would be made, a Pakistani order would be in the millions. If Pakistan offers enough, fn would be willing to go for it, its simply business.FN has two manufacturing plants one in Belgium and the other in US. They aren't going to give ToT or license it is a very exclusive rifle. Perhaps after it is decades old and obsolete they may provide ToT and license to other companies but as of now they do not. A more viable alternative is the MPT-76, as Pakistani Government has strong relations with the Turkish government that owns MKE. AFAIK Turks were even willing to offer the T-129 so I don't doubt they would offer MPT-76.
Have you ever contacted FN? Why do you think they would offer ToT and license on their most exclusive and prized rifle?
The t-129 is a bad example, as it has a number of American components, the biggest being the power plant, so it doesn't really help your argument, but I understand the meaning behind.
Having said all that, I would bet my money on the hk417, as both nation and company already have a good business relation. HK already knows what to expect from a Pakistani deal, and Pakistan knows that hk is a reliable partner and supplier.