Pakistan welcomes Saudi investment interest across key sectors

June 05, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan has expressed its desire to elevate economic ties with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial partnership, with Islamabad welcoming Saudi investments.

 Investment interest in sectors include agriculture, food security, ports, highways, airport outsourcing, energy, power distribution, and IT.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made these remarks while meeting a high-powered Saudi business delegation, led by Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, which called on him in Islamabad on Friday.

He recalled the delegation's previous visit in October 2025, expressing hope that the current visit would carry forward discussions and result in the signing of MoUs and agreements across various fields.

Shehbaz Sharif also conveyed his regards to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to a press release issued.

Prince Mansour thanked the Prime Minister for his warm welcome and expressed the Saudi government's and business community's keen interest in enhancing B2B engagement with Pakistan.

The delegation is scheduled to hold meetings with key government and private sector partners to further Saudi investments in Pakistan, in line with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's vision.

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