Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that discussions are underway with several countries to sell Pakistani-made fighter jets. He stated that demand for the aircraft has increased following Pakistan’s military success against India in May 2025. The announcement was made during a cabinet meeting, according to Geo News.

Defence Production Minister Raja Hayat Harz confirmed in an interview with the BBC that Pakistan is negotiating potential deals for the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets with multiple countries. The aircraft is jointly developed by Pakistan and China, and Harz noted that any export agreement would require China’s consent due to its role in the jet’s development.

Reuters, citing government sources, reported that the discussions involve Libya, Sudan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia. However, Harz declined to name any specific countries, describing the negotiations as confidential and refusing to disclose their current status.