Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has praised Chinese-made military platforms used during the May conflict with India, calling them “exceptionally effective.” In an interview last week, he said modern Chinese systems such as the J-10C fighter jets performed outstandingly, helping Pakistan achieve strategic success. Pakistani media reported that the country claims to have downed seven Indian aircraft, an increase from earlier figures. India, however, disputes this, asserting it destroyed around a dozen Pakistani jets. Chaudhry dismissed Indian claims, emphasizing that no Pakistani aircraft were lost. He also stressed that Pakistan purchases both Chinese and Western equipment, prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness over competition. The comments come amid growing regional attention on Pakistan’s deepening defense ties with China, further reinforced by President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to Chengdu, where Chinese J-10 fighters are manufactured.