I'm quite surprised at the claim that the Scorpene is more advanced than the U-212/214. From the info I've seen it would appear that the 212/214 is the most advanced D-E sub in the world (currently operating), and moreover the quietest submarine period (currently operating) once it turns on its PEM fuel cells (which have virtually no noise). While the Scorpene is nothing to shake a stick at, how exactly did it become 'better' (whatever better means) than the 212/214?
The article has more than few holes in it & this is one of them.It's probably intentional to play up the "vulnerability" tag that Pakistan is often proud of wearing.Anyway,both subs from most specs are almost equal barring for the Siemens fuel cells on the U boats,which is superior to the French MESMA.