India, Jan. 12 -- Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has said that the flare-up with India during the latter's Operation Sindoor in May 2025 has pushed the sales of Chinese-origin JF-17 Thunder jets to "a record high". He claimed that if the trend continues Islamabad may no longer require bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after six months.

"Our aircraft have been tested, and we are receiving so many orders that Pakistan may not need the International Monetary Fund in six months," Khawaja Asif made the big claim during an interview with Pakistani broadcaster Geo News.

He further claimed that the conflict with India in May 2025 demonstrated to the world Pakistan's resolve and military effectiveness.

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