Pakistan has offered Saudi Arabia billions of dollars in investment opportunities in power transmission, smart grid technology, and energy infrastructure as both countries moved to deepen cooperation in the electricity sector.
The proposals were discussed during a meeting between Energy Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Working Group in the Kingdom.
Leghari met Saudi Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs Nasser Al Qahtani, while Assistant Minister of Energy for Oil and Gas Mohammed Alibrahim and Deputy Minister for Oil and Gas Majed Aloutaibi also participated in wider discussions on energy transition, sector reforms, and investment opportunities.
Leghari outlined Pakistan’s plans to modernize its power sector by improving efficiency, strengthening governance, adopting advanced technologies, and restoring financial sustainability.
He said Pakistan is seeking greater private and foreign investment to expand electricity transmission capacity and upgrade the national grid to meet rising demand and support renewable energy integration.
Pakistani officials also briefed the Saudi delegation on the country’s nationwide smart metering initiative, saying it would help reduce electricity theft, lower system losses, improve billing accuracy, and enhance consumer services.
The discussions come as Pakistan looks to attract strategic partners to modernize its aging power infrastructure and build a more investment friendly energy market. Saudi Arabia has previously expressed interest in expanding investments in Pakistan’s energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
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