Sindh CM Welcomes Saudi Delegation, Highlights 12 Key Sectors for Investment

Oct 10, 2025 | Current Affairs, Economy, Politics

KARACHI – October 9, 2025Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah welcomed a high-level Saudi delegation on Thursday, highlighting 12 priority sectors for Saudi investment in Sindh, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, logistics, and industrial development.

Led by Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council, the delegation comprised over 30 prominent Saudi delegation consists of businessmen and investors. The visit aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation under the framework of Saudi Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

During a high-level meeting at CM House, two major MoUs were signed:

  • KES Power Ltd share sale and purchase agreement

  • Strategic cooperation between K-Electric and Trident Energy Ltd

“These agreements reflect growing global investor confidence in Pakistan’s energy market,” said a statement from the CM Secretariat.

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CM Shah showcased investment-ready opportunities across:

  • Energy and power

  • Agriculture and livestock

  • Infrastructure and construction

  • Mining and mineral development

  • Logistics and special economic zones

  • Public-private partnerships

  • Urban transport projects (Karachi’s Blue and Yellow Line)

  • Fisheries and food processing

  • Technology and innovation hubs

  • Tourism and hospitality

  • Education and vocational training

  • Real estate and housing

“Sindh is ready to become the gateway for Pakistan’s economic revival,” Shah said, highlighting the province’s digitized land records, simplified regulations, and investor-friendly environment.

Prince Mansour praised Karachi’s strategic location as a port city and expressed strong interest in long-term partnerships. He announced that sector-specific subcommittees would be formed to advance practical collaboration.

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CM Shah assured full support from the Sindh government in alignment with federal institutions, including the Ministry of Investment and TDAP. He emphasized transparent facilitation from the feasibility to the implementation stages.

This visit follows recent high-level Saudi-Pakistan engagements, including a $1.2 billion deferred oil facility and talks on $5bn loan rollovers. Saudi Arabia has also shown interest in the Reko Diq mining project and large-scale petrochemical investments.