KSA targets Pakistan’s corporate farms to secure rice supplies

February 11, 2026 (MLN): Saudi Arabia has expressed strong interest in corporate farming in Pakistan, particularly in the rice sector, as part of efforts to secure consistent, high-quality agricultural supplies.

Investment in large-scale farming, mechanization, storage, and logistics is expected to enable structured, long-term rice exports to the Kingdom, while broader cooperation may extend to fodder, meat, and other Agri-products.

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a comprehensive meeting with Eng. Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to advance bilateral trade, investment, and regional market engagement, according to a press release issued.

The discussions reflected strong convergence on an investment-led and partnership-based approach, emphasizing competitiveness, production scaling, and strengthening value chains to unlock Pakistan’s export potential in high-growth regions such as Central Asia, Africa, and ASEAN.

The two sides agreed that Pakistan’s production capabilities, combined with Saudi Arabia’s capital strength, market access, and regional connectivity, could form a complementary partnership.

Talks also highlighted opportunities in corporate farming and mechanization for crops such as cotton, and the potential for Saudi financing institutions to support export-linked agricultural and infrastructure projects.

Human resource development, particularly in healthcare, hospitality, and technical services, emerged as a key area for collaboration, with Saudi Arabia sharing expertise in vocational training and train-to-deploy programs.

Additionally, discussions covered building materials, pharmaceuticals, sports goods, footwear, and light manufacturing, with a focus on joint ventures, contract manufacturing, and private-sector matchmaking.

The meeting concluded with plans for sector-specific workshops and business-to-business engagements aimed at translating policy alignment into tangible trade flows, investment projects, and employment generation, further strengthening Pakistan-Saudi Arabia economic relations.

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