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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will jointly host a major business forum in Riyadh on January 14, 2026, where Islamabad plans to showcase new investment ready power sector projects to top Saudi companies and investors. The upcoming forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation and attract fresh Saudi capital, especially in Pakistan’s rapidly expanding renewable energy market.
The initiative comes under the government’s push to revive foreign investment after recent economic reforms and progress on key disputes, including the Makhdoom Logistics case, which officials say has improved investor confidence. Preparations for the event are being supervised at the highest level, with Pakistan’s ambassador in Riyadh confirming that follow up consultations are already underway.
According to official documents, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry of Energy to submit complete project details by November 30, including private sector joint ventures and expansion opportunities. These will cover solar and wind projects, small hydropower schemes, grid upgrades, energy storage technologies, smart metering, micro grids and manufacturing of power equipment.
A senior official said Pakistan’s portfolio will also include a sector profile detailing the energy mix, demand projections, transmission challenges, privatization plans and ongoing regulatory reforms.
“The goal is to present clear, investment ready projects to Saudi ministries and major business groups,” the official added.
SIFC has additionally asked for a directory of the top 20 companies in the energy sector to enable targeted B2B meetings during the forum. All compiled information will become part of the Pakistan Energy & Petroleum Investment Portfolio 2026, which will be shared with Saudi decision makers before the event.
The business forum is expected to boost investment flows, strengthen Pakistan Saudi energy cooperation, and help open long term joint-venture pathways for renewable power and grid modernization.
