Procter & Gamble (P&G), the global consumer goods giant, has announced it will wind down its manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan, including those of Gillette Pakistan Ltd.
The company will instead move to a third-party distributor model to continue serving Pakistani consumers.
This decision is part of P&G’s global strategy to accelerate growth and create more value. The company said it will continue normal business operations in Pakistan until the transition is complete, a process expected to take several months.
P&G stated that the transition planning will begin immediately, with a primary focus on supporting its employees. Staff whose roles are affected will be considered for opportunities in other P&G operations outside Pakistan or will receive separation packages in line with local laws and company policies.
Previously, P&G announced in June that it would reduce its brand portfolio and cut up to 7,000 jobs worldwide over a two-year period in response to trade tariffs and weakening consumption trends.
After reviewing several options, P&G concluded that working with a third-party distributor is the most practical way to maintain its products’ availability in Pakistan for now.
The company thanked its employees, partners, and consumers for their support over the years, saying, “Thank you for your support all these years that has helped us take P&G in Pakistan as far as we could.”
The Gillette Company LLC has formally notified Gillette Pakistan Limited and its Board of Directors about Procter & Gamble’s decision to discontinue its business operations in Pakistan as part of a global restructuring strategy aimed at accelerating growth and value creation.
In response, Gillette Pakistan Limited will soon convene a Board meeting to assess the necessary steps for winding down its business in the country, the company stated in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Gillette Pakistan’s revenue nearly halved in the fiscal year ending June 2025, after previously hitting a record Rs. 3 billion two years earlier.
This review will include, if needed, the potential de-listing of Gillette Pakistan Limited from the Pakistan Stock Exchange, ensuring that all actions comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, the notification added.
P&G’s products will continue to be available in Pakistan, but they will now be supplied through regional operations and local distributors rather than direct manufacturing and sales by the company itself.
The exit makes P&G the latest multinational to scale back in Pakistan, joining the likes of Shell Plc, Pfizer Inc., TotalEnergies SE, and Telenor ASA, all of which have either sold stakes or reduced their presence in the country in recent years.
P&G first entered Pakistan in 1991 and quickly became a household name, with brands such as Pampers, Safeguard, Ariel, Head & Shoulders, and Pantene. The company expanded its local footprint with a soap plant acquisition in 1994 and a detergent factory in 2010. Last year, P&G sold its soap manufacturing facility in Pakistan to Nimir Industrial Chemical Ltd.
Wow. Pakistan is really progressing at a breakneck speed under the great leadership of Ameer ul Momineen and His great political team of PML-N stalwarts. At this speed, Pakistan will become the regional shithole within a month or two. Bravo!
Buy local promote local
But weren’t we told that investors and markets are trusting pakistan completely?
So why are multinational companies leaving ?
Funny how that works
Due to local and Chinese products taking over the market, they were earning huge profits before, but now they are operating under challenging conditions.
That’s not true! there are MANY products of PandG that doesn’t have any local competitor! The exit is largely blamed due to heavy taxes!
That is true. They are losing market and money. People buying local products. It is strange that Treet is introducing new products and making huge profits. Demand for local products is up.
Thank you, Government of Pakistan (PDM) / Establishment / Pakistan Defense forces / Pakistani Agencies for what you are doing for yourself and for Pakistan and its poor citizens.
Finally its very bad news for us because we are part of this since from 2012 , Allah help all those who loss their jobs
Another multinational giant leaving Pakistan — this should be a wake-up call for the government. P&G has been here for decades, and if such a company can’t sustain operations due to our unstable economic and regulatory environment, what hope is left for attracting new foreign investment? Beyond that, it’s not just about business — it’s hundreds of employees and their families now facing uncertainty. We keep celebrating small wins but ignore the bigger picture: companies are shutting down, jobs are disappearing, and talent is being pushed out. The government needs to act fast on economic reforms, ease of doing business, and investor confidence before more multinationals pack up.
Big opportunity for Pakistan companies to grow and save dollars in Pakistan.
Sir aap ka vision hai sell minerals
We are a prosperous nation. Everything is ok people keep working.
Sir apka vision hai
P&G was badly hit by the anti- Israel movement that boycotted their product because of money and military support to Is real.
Other companies were affected also, but they continued their activities under depleted sales. Today they are back to normal.
P&G’s policy was just the opposite. They accepted the fact that they will not survive this wave. Thus this is the outcome.
Pakistanis should boycott the products and services of those foreign companies which opt to close operations in Pakistan after years’ of earning and repatriating profits and developing brand loyalty. Such divestment — meaning ceasing manufacturing — reflects loss of technology and jobs in Pakistan while they plan to continue reaping profits through third-party arrangements.
Thank you and goodbye!
Pakistanis should boycott the products and services of those foreign companies which are
closing operations in Pakistan after years’ of earning and repatriating profits and developing brand loyalty. Such divestment — meaning ceasing manufacturing — reflects loss of technology and jobs in Pakistan while they plan to continue reaping profits through third-party arrangements.
Thank you and goodbye, P&G !!!
I have a feeling Pakistani companies have recently improved the quality and range of their local products. Perhaps the competition was too much for P&G
its unfortunate to see ProPK using clickbaits and flashy headlines to attract traffic, clearly its mentioned in the article that P&G is outsoursing its manufecturing and not winding up its buinsess
I am sure they will move office to uae and run Pakistan operation from there
Same people were boycotting them not long ago are concerned for the economy now
This this simple, earn more spent less , through third party system , like thakaydari Nizam , , if they want to leave go head but, wants to work in Pakistan must transfer of technology , China did with usa
another day, another loss for pakistan, no surprise