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Nestlé Pakistan has inaugurated its 11th Clean and Safe Drinking Water Facility in Gulshan-e-Ravi, Lahore, to improve access to safe drinking water for local residents.
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, and Jason Avanceña, CEO and Managing Director of Nestlé Pakistan, jointly inaugurated the facility on November 14, 2026.
According to the company, the new facility is expected to provide clean drinking water to approximately 10,000 people daily.
Speaking at the inauguration, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan highlighted the importance of safe drinking water for public health and community wellbeing.
He appreciated Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts to support communities through initiatives that improve access to clean water. He also expressed hope that local residents would benefit from the facility.
Jason Avanceña said the project reflected the company’s commitment to supporting communities and promoting sustainability.
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He added that the 11th facility represented another step in Nestlé’s efforts to create a positive impact on families, communities and the environment.
Nestlé Pakistan said it had previously established 10 clean drinking water facilities across its value chain.
These facilities are located mainly near manufacturing sites, milk collection centres and raw material sourcing areas.
According to the company, each facility serves more than 10,000 people daily. Together, the existing network benefits more than 100,000 people.
Sheikh Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Nestlé Pakistan and Afghanistan, said the company aimed to support local communities beyond its business operations.
He highlighted the importance of sustained engagement and responsible water stewardship in addressing local water needs.
Pakistan continues to face challenges related to water availability and quality. Population growth and climate change add further pressure on water resources.
The World Health Organization identifies unsafe drinking water as a major source of exposure to waterborne diseases.
Nestlé Pakistan said its facilities use ultrafiltration and multistage treatment systems. These include sedimentation, filtration and disinfection processes to remove contaminants and pathogens.
The systems aim to provide communities with clean and safe drinking water while supporting better public health outcomes.
The facilities form part of Nestlé’s flagship Caring for Water-Pakistan initiative.
The programme focuses on three areas: factories, communities and agriculture.
Nestlé said its clean drinking water facilities support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation, SDG 13 on climate action and SDG 17 on partnerships.
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