LeGenD
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Once again, people issuing blanket statements without practical experience and exposure.They're generally very ineffective, especially in our most likely combat scenario which is India vs Pakistan.
Once a missile is launched from the relatively short distance between these countries, the time taken to detect, track, engage and intercept isn't very long and in most likeliness would be unsuccessful. Look at primitive Houthi rockets landing in Saudi, or Hamas rockets in Israel. Iron Dome doesn't stop them.
When finances allow we should look at developing laser interceptors, which is a much more effective way of defending against missiles, and potentially even fighter jets.
Iron Dome and PAC variants have neutralized many attacks over Israel and Saudi Arabia respectively. They prevented respective opponents from inflicting meaningful damage and/or disrupt life in Israel and Saudi Arabia in a significant way, which is something.
Even in the case of nuclear strikes, every strike counts. If a comprehensive BMDS infrastructure is able to neutralize 70% of the strikes (for the sake of argument), a country might have a chance to recover. It is worth it.
Yes! budget is a big issue in case of Pakistan. However, we can take a look at HQ-9 at minimum. No harm in securing a few high value assets.