Pakistan has offered Saudi Arabia multibillion-dollar investment opportunities in power transmission, smart grid technology and energy infrastructure as the two countries seek to expand cooperation in the electricity sector.
The proposals were discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Working Group, where both sides reviewed options for deepening bilateral cooperation, attracting foreign investment and modernising Pakistan’s power sector.
Leghari, who led the Pakistani delegation, met Saudi Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs Nasser Al-Qahtani during a joint working group session in Saudi Arabia. Saudi officials, including Assistant Minister of Energy for Oil and Gas Mohammed Alibrahim and Deputy Minister for Oil and Gas Majed Aloutaibi, also participated in wider discussions covering energy transition, sector reforms and investment opportunities.
The energy minister briefed the Saudi side on Pakistan’s efforts to improve efficiency, strengthen governance, upgrade technology and restore financial stability in the power sector. He said the government was seeking greater private and foreign investment, particularly for expanding transmission capacity and upgrading the national grid to meet rising electricity demand and support the integration of renewable energy.
Pakistani officials also briefed Saudi representatives on the country’s nationwide smart metering programme. They said the initiative would help curb electricity theft, reduce system losses, improve billing accuracy and enhance consumer services.
