Yep. Even before HindustanTimes broke the story about Pentagon spokesperson denying any count, I theorized similarly that no count had taken place.The funniest part of F-16 counting drama is that no one from Pakistan said a thing or even leaked a thing when actual counting was going on. This is quite unbelievable given them posting every nitty gritty of the entire saga. And when an article quoting anonymous sources comes out, every one in Pakistan establishment wakes up saying they are vindicated by the report as if the counting happened without them even knowing about it.
There was a huge incentive for Pakis to clamor about the said invite to count and the counting itself...........as they might fear that US might just keep mum after the count (given their frayed relationship)