Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan and the Government of Japan have partnered to establish water filtration plants in Faisalabad and Okara, marking a significant step toward improving access to clean drinking water in Pakistan’s industrial regions.
The signing ceremony took place at the Japanese Embassy in Islamabad, led by Japanese Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro and Alkhidmat’s Vice President Syed Ihsan Ullah Waqas. Under the agreement, Japan will fund the installation of seven water filtration plants with a grant of PKR 19.5 million.
Syed Ihsan Ullah Waqas, Vice President of Alkhidmat Foundation, expressed gratitude to the Japanese Government and promised swift implementation of the clean water project. “These seven new plants will soon provide filtered water to thousands of families in Faisalabad and Okara,” he noted. Waqas further highlighted that Alkhidmat has already installed water facilities valued at PKR 312 million, providing clean water to over 5.6 million people daily.
Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro emphasized Japan’s commitment to supporting welfare projects aimed at enhancing quality of life in underserved areas across Pakistan. “Through continued community-focused initiatives, we aim to bring positive changes to people’s lives,” he said, adding that Japan plans to streamline its support to provide timely aid to Pakistan’s remote communities.
