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U r referring to credible minimum deterrence whereas I'm talking about a true second strike capability that is next to impossible to counter/prevent.The maximum range of Pakistan's ballistic missiles has been capped at 2750km (Shaheen-III). As per former DG SPD Gen (R) Khalid Kidwai, Pakistan does not intend on exceeding this range. There is no intent for developing an ICBM, which would be an overkill for credible minimum deterrence (CMD) posture. Without launch platforms capable of launching SLBM it is difficult to state that Pakistan would invest in such a capability. At best, PN would be equipped with long-range cruise missiles.
An ICBM would only be an overkill to launch towards India if it was land based. For an SLBM...it's different. SLCM have their own advantages but generally compared to SLBMs they have a smaller range and smaller payload. The benefit that the range of a submarine launch ICBM is that the submarine can be lurking about anywhere in the world and still be able to strike its intended target. The other advantage of an SLBM over an SLCM is more payload...meaning u can MIRV it. With multiple warheads(or potentially some decoys) it increases the chances of getting through missile defenses.
In any case rn Pak doesn't have the economy to go down such a path...but Pak can(and in some cases has been) work on some parts that can later come together to have that true second strike capability.
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