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Also, there might be some secrets related to SU-35s and newer SU-30s which Russia might not want to showcase to Pakistan in anyway. So, Pakistan being a close partner with Ukraine can easily acquire their 45 Su-27s as they are also keen to sell all of their Russian made equipment ASAP! Source: Ukrainian Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaI agree numbers make sense. I don't think they'll put all SU-35 here. I think they'll put a squadron, supplemented by JFT's two or three squadrons. Which is still not bad actually. Although I'd rather see twin engines in numbers like you suggested.
Similarly, I think there is a need for twin engines in about 60-80 in numbers within the PAF too. The J-31, whenever acquired, will not be a jet for normal, daily flying and CAP stuff. It'll be a special purpose plane knowing how sacred PAF keeps these things. So you'd still need a jet to form the "high" tier.
Also, buying some more Su-27s from operators like Sukhoi Su-27 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia is also very much possible and even Russians would be interested in selling it to Pakistan in good numbers. PN can't depend NOW on JF-17s as even PAF has limited the numbers of it to 150 only at max. Which clearly identify that PAF is also keen towards a fighter like SU-27s with more used F-16s Block-15s and may be some additional 32+ F-16s Block-52s.
I am 100% sure that ex-Soviet countries and African countries might sell those SU-27s to PAF and PN at very cheap rates as just to acquire newer Jets from EU, US or even SU-35s or MiG-35s from Russia. As SU-35s or MiG-35s from Russia might not be possible for PAF and PN this time because of some Indian influence and MiG-29s are not worthy for PAF and PN in anyways; so better for PAF and PN to go for used SU-27s with upgrades in avionics similar to SU-35s and gain good experience in those super Russian jets.
I think PAF and PN both have a clear requirement of 100 jets each