Cookie Monster
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It is a stupid reasoning. The buyer doesn't have much sway over the seller. Are India and China friends? Not at all...Does Russia sell to both India and China? Yes it does. The seller can sell to whomever it pleases. The reason most Russian defence equipment didn't find its way into Pak forces has more to do with the relationship Pak/Russia(USSR previously) have had. The relationship has just begun improving not too long ago. Also there's multiple other factors to consider like setting up a whole new infrastructure for maintenance and support, etc. since Pak has never operated Russian equipment. Usually buyers try to stick with the equipment they have already operated since it makes all the logistics of it much simpler and less costly not to mention the familiarity of trained personnel with the said equipment. For example it would be much easier for Pak to go for AH1Z as an upgrade to its cobras as compared to other similar helicopters from Russia. Another possible reason is that enemies try not to use the same equipment...India might consider not using F16s bcuz of Pak's years of experience with it and knowing it quite well could make it easier to counter.
In short all sellers only care about is selling...they can care less about the personal problems of the buyer. US has sold defence equipment to Israel and Arab nations, Russia sells to both India and China, and Europe has sold to India and Pak both. In fact if Pak had the money right now to buy a squadron or more of Rafale, the French would sell it in a heartbeat. Ur argument is flawed at best.
