This month, a group of Saudi business leaders will visit Pakistan to talk about new chances for trade and investment. This shows that the two countries are working to make their economic relationship even stronger. The visit is being put together by Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
Before the visit, Saudi trade officials met at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). They said that soon, a special Saudi business office will open at the Chamber. The goal is to make doing business easier, increase trade between the two countries, and connect investors from both sides.
Naif bin Abdulaziz Al-Harbi, the Saudi Commercial Attaché, spoke at the meeting. He said that Pakistan has a lot of economic potential and that Saudi Arabia wants to make its trade relationship stronger. He also mentioned that they are planning to allow Pakistani goods to be shipped directly to Saudi Arabia, which would save money by avoiding the need to go through Europe.
During their visit, the Saudi delegates will meet with business owners and leaders in Punjab. These meetings will be arranged with help from the Punjab Board of Investment & Trade and the LCCI, and different local business groups will also be involved.
Why This Matters
Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but Vision 2030 aims for the Kingdom to grow in tech, renewable energy, and digital changes. The ICT area has a value of US$54.9 billion and should reach US$87 billion by 2025 with almost full digital use. Fintech is already popular, with over 75% use, e-commerce spending is more than SAR 69 billion (≈US$18.4 billion), and online payments are now 79% of all store buys.
This makes the coming delegation visit a great chance. For Pakistan’s software companies, tech startups, and online business people, it’s a way to meet global investors who want to invest in fast-growing, tech-based businesses.
Pakistan is in a good spot to be a strong partner. The country’s IT exports were US$3.8 billion in FY 2024–25, growing almost 19% from last year, while freelance income jumped 90%. With over 10,000 IT companies, a workforce of over 500,000, and services to over 120 countries, Pakistan’s online economy has global trust. Also, Pakistani companies can give great solutions at a good price, up to 70% less than Western markets.
Why We’re Joining
At this landmark event, Penta Squad will introduce Rofust — Pakistan’s first-ever marketplace for digital assets.
Rofust transforms the way online businesses are valued and traded. From Instagram pages and YouTube channels to Amazon accounts and e-commerce brands, any digital property with followers or revenue can now be bought and sold like a true business asset.
By showcasing Rofust on this global platform, Penta Squad is not only highlighting Pakistan’s innovation but also aligning directly with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which emphasizes digital transformation and technology-driven investments.
This is more than participation — it’s about positioning Pakistan at the forefront of the digital economy and proving that online assets are the new frontier of investment.
