Pakistan will host the Pakistan–Saudi Business Forum in Riyadh on January 14, 2026, to showcase investment-ready joint-venture opportunities. The event aims to attract major Saudi firms and investors to explore collaboration across sectors, particularly in energy. It is being organised by the Government of Pakistan in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Federation of Saudi Chambers.
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has asked Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy (Power Division) to submit detailed information on private-sector expansion and JV projects by November 30, 2025. The submissions will help prepare sector portfolios and facilitate targeted discussions with Saudi counterparts.
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Projects to be highlighted include renewable energy such as solar, wind, biomass, and small hydel schemes. Other proposals cover grid modernisation, transmission upgrades, energy storage, smart metering, micro-grids, distributed generation, and localisation of power equipment manufacturing. A prescribed project format is required for all submissions.
SIFC has also requested a business directory of the top 20 energy-sector companies and a sector profile covering Pakistan’s generation capacity, energy mix, demand forecasts, transmission and distribution, privatisation initiatives, renewable potential, investment policies, and regulatory reforms. These details will be compiled into the Pakistan Energy and Petroleum Investment Portfolio 2026 and shared with Saudi ministries, chambers, and investors ahead of the forum.
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Pakistan’s Ambassador in Riyadh said consultations are underway, with a follow-up meeting expected by mid-July. The forum is seen as a key step to restore investor confidence and strengthen economic cooperation under the Pakistan–Saudi investment framework.