The very question is do your gov have enough money,let alone US equipment is sucking money monster for their higher profits policy!!
MQ 9 is around 80 millions to 120 millions USD per unit and Wing loong II has the same specification and capacities while cost you only 5 to 8 millions USD or less,what is your choice ?
I guess the choice of PAAF by buying and jointly building 48 units Wing loong II has answered this question very clearly!
Always make the best choice under limited ressources, may be not the best the market could provide, but people should be realistic,US army ressources are also limited!
I sincerely hope PAK gov could limit its foreign reserves consumption(8 billions USD is really small,it is really touching the hearts of poeple like me who love Pakistan.