And Cobras are old as shit.
These were being bought precisely to replace the cobras.
Originally, the AH-1Z was supposed to replace them, until the Obama era sanctions hit, and Pakistani Zulus were no longer allowed to be transferred (despite efforts from the US Navy's campaigning, surprisingly).
Then the T-129s from Turkiye were blocked by the USA, due to the engine being American.
These will be used, and there are already reports that they may have already been used in Bajaur against terrorists.