Saudi and Pakistani investors have agreed to establish a joint private equity fund with an initial investment size of several hundred million dollars. The proposed initiative aims to strengthen investment cooperation between the two countries and create new opportunities for businesses in both markets.
The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council on November 9, 2026. Under the arrangement, investors from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will contribute equally to the proposed fund.
According to the agreement, the fund will focus primarily on investment opportunities in Pakistan, with 75 percent of its resources allocated to the country. The remaining 25 percent will be directed towards investments in Saudi Arabia.
The proposed investment structure reflects a shared approach to expanding economic and business ties. By dividing contributions equally while allocating a larger portion of the fund to Pakistan, investors from both countries have outlined a framework for supporting opportunities across the two markets.
The fund is expected to have an initial size of several hundred million dollars. However, the exact amount, investment timeline, sectors of focus and operational details have not been specified in the available announcement.
The agreement marks a step towards deeper private-sector cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. A joint investment platform could provide investors from both countries with an organised channel to explore business opportunities and participate in projects in their respective markets.
Pakistan is set to receive the larger share of the proposed fund, with three-quarters of its resources earmarked for investment within the country. Saudi Arabia will receive the remaining quarter, creating a cross-border investment arrangement based on equal participation from investors on both sides.
Further details about the fund’s management, investment priorities and launch arrangements are expected to clarify how the initiative will operate. The November 9 MoU establishes the proposed framework, while the next stages will determine how the fund moves towards implementation.
