P&G to end manufacturing operations in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies, has decided to wind down its direct operations in Pakistan, including Gillette Pakistan Limited, as part of its global restructuring drive.

The company confirmed in a disclosure to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that manufacturing and commercial activities under both P&G Pakistan and Gillette Pakistan will be discontinued in the coming months.

Instead of managing its own operations locally, P&G will now move to a third-party distribution model to keep its brands on Pakistani shelves.

Products to remain available

Consumers in Pakistan will still have access to popular products such as Pampers, Ariel, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B and Gillette. However, these will no longer be produced or managed directly by P&G in Pakistan, but will come through regional operations and local distributors.

The company said the transition process is expected to take several months, during which current operations will continue as usual.

Possible delisting of Gillette Pakistan

Gillette Pakistan’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet soon to evaluate the necessary next steps, which could include delisting the company from the PSX. Any move will be taken in line with applicable regulations, according to the disclosure.

Impact on employees

For employees affected by the restructuring, P&G said they will either be considered for roles in other global operations or offered separation packages in accordance with local laws and company policies.

The company explained that after reviewing a wide range of options, shifting to a third-party model was seen as the most practical way to ensure its brands remain available in Pakistan while aligning with its broader international strategy.

Part of a global shift

P&G serves about 4.6 billion people across 75 countries with some of the most recognisable household brands worldwide. The restructuring programme, under which the Pakistan move falls, is aimed at streamlining operations and accelerating growth and value creation globally.

While the shift marks the end of P&G’s direct footprint in Pakistan, the company assured that consumers will continue to find its products in the local market, albeit through a new supply chain setup.

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