The JF-17 is a poor man’s workhorse. It was never meant to be comparable to the heavier US fighters but you can’t underestimate it. It’s a modern day Mig-21/F-5. The Pakis are likely to integrate Western (Italian/South African) electronics on to it.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/291604/paf-aircraft-crashes-in-attock/
Apparently the parachute and ejection seat were also made in China.
RIP Sqn. Ldr. Hussain.