By Khabarkada Desk | Quetta | November 11, 2026
Saudi investment in Balochistan moved a step forward after Prince Mansoor bin Muhammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council, met a delegation led by Bilal Khan Kakar, Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT). Saudi Arabia expressed interest in ready-to-launch projects across the province and said it would speed up procedures to recruit skilled Baloch youth for jobs in the Kingdom.
Key Takeaways
- Investment interest: Prince Mansoor reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s intention to invest in ready-to-launch projects in Balochistan.
- Jobs for skilled youth: The Kingdom will expedite recruitment of skilled workers from Balochistan.
- Delegation briefing: A 10-member Saudi business delegation was briefed on opportunities in infrastructure, energy, minerals and industry.
- Facilitation assured: BBoIT promised full state facilitation and security for Saudi investors.
Saudi Delegation Briefed on Balochistan’s Investment Opportunities
Bilal Khan Kakar briefed the 10-member Saudi business delegation on opportunities in infrastructure, energy, minerals and industrial development. He said the provincial government under Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti aims to make Balochistan an investment hub and a centre for regional trade, and he assured the delegation of a secure, seamless and investor-friendly environment.
Skilled Baloch Workforce for the Saudi Market
Abdul Kabir Zarkoon, Managing Director of the Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (B-TEVTA), and Liaquat Kashani, Managing Director of the Lasbela Industrial Estates Development Authority (LIEDA), also attended. They presented the readiness of the province’s vocational institutes and industrial zones to supply qualified manpower matched to Saudi market demand.
A New Chapter in Saudi-Pakistan Economic Ties
Prince Mansoor said Saudi Arabia wants to open a new chapter of long-term commercial collaboration with Pakistan, with a particular focus on Balochistan’s economic potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led the delegations at the meeting?
Prince Mansoor bin Muhammad Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council, led the Saudi side. Bilal Khan Kakar, Vice Chairman of BBoIT, led the Pakistani side.
What were the main outcomes?
Saudi Arabia expressed interest in investing in Balochistan’s ready-to-launch projects and committed to speeding up job placement for skilled Baloch youth in the Kingdom.
Which sectors were presented to Saudi investors?
Infrastructure, energy, minerals and industrial development.
Which Balochistan bodies took part?
BBoIT, B-TEVTA and LIEDA.
Source: Khabarkada
