Why would you need tvc. I would want reliable and engine with acceptable service intervals. You don't want to get into wvr fights with MKi and rafales anyway. Just get an early detection, lock and launch using pl15e.
agreed but you have to remember Pakistan has very little “strategic depth”
due to this a long range AAM taking out a AWACS 100s of km away is unlikely
so dogfighting is still very much on in the subcontinent
therefore J10C equipped with both top of the line Chinese short and long range for WVR and BVR is great option
even better any future engagements can be mix of J10C top cover and JF17 Block III low cover like we did 27th Feb but top cover was F16 C/D Block 52+
J10C is a perfect choice from every angle for the PAF and always has been
can’t wait to see a March fly past with J10C flanked by 2 x JF17 III