Muhammad Saleem

Pakistan offers promising investment opportunities to Bahraini investors across various sectors of its economy, particularly in agriculture and renewable energy. Speaking to WealthPK, President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rehan Naseem said Pakistan’s large population makes it an attractive market for foreign investors.

He noted that Pakistan is blessed with a diverse agricultural base and a developing manufacturing sector, especially in textiles and sports goods. Similarly, he said the country’s tech industry is also expanding, creating employment opportunities for the youth. Unlike many of its business competitors, he added, Pakistan has a relatively young and skilled labour force.

Naseem said that Bahrain, with its smaller and more focused economy, can benefit significantly by importing goods from Pakistan, finding new markets, and investing in fast-growing industries. Sajid Sindhu, an agriculturist, speaking with WealthPK, said that Pakistan’s agriculture sector needs modernization to address the impact of climate change.

He explained that climate change is altering cultivation patterns, and Bahraini investors can support Pakistani farmers by investing in modern machinery to tackle climate -related challenges. He pointed out that water scarcity is a growing issue in Pakistan, and Bahraini investors could consider investing in innovative irrigation methods.

Similarly, he said precision farming is the need of the hour, and this sector offers excellent potential for investment. “Investors from Bahrain can also explore opportunities to provide low-cost electricity to farmers by investing in solar energy systems.” He noted that the Punjab government is actively working to convert tube wells to solar power in order to reduce electricity costs for farmers.

“Bahrain relies heavily on food imports, and Pakistan can be a reliable supplier. Our farmers are capable of meeting the food requirements of Bahrain and other countries,” he added. Raheel Ahmed, a textile exporter, told WealthPK that Pakistan’s textile sector has earned a global reputation for its high-quality products. “This sector can supply premium products to Bahraini markets.”

He said that technology is rapidly transforming the textile sector’s working cycle, and Bahraini entrepreneurs could explore investment opportunities in renewable energy. He added that energy costs are impacting every sector in Pakistan, particularly textiles. “With access to affordable electricity and gas, Pakistan’s textile industry can easily outshine Indian and Bangladeshi products.

The energy sector is an attractive area for foreign investors,” he said. Ahmed noted that Bahrain’s strategic location makes it a gateway to Gulf Cooperation Council markets. “Its strong maritime transport network can also help Pakistani businesspeople reach other international markets.” “Pakistani entrepreneurs can collaborate with Bahraini companies in the technology sector,” he said.

Credit: INP-WealthPk