Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced that it will shut down its manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan.
However, P&G Pakistan clarified that the operations will continue only through third-party distributors as part of the company’s global restructuring programme.
In a statement, the American multinational said the business would keep operating normally until the process is complete. The transition period may take several months to finalize.
The company added that transition planning will begin immediately, prioritizing employees affected by the restructuring. P&G stated its first focus would be on “P&G people” across its Pakistan operations.
Workers whose roles are impacted will either be considered for opportunities in P&G businesses abroad or offered separation packages in line with local laws and company policies.
P&G has been present in Pakistan through well-known consumer brands including Pampers, Ariel, Always, Safeguard, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, and Vicks.
These products will remain available under third-party distribution.
Gillette Pakistan, a P&G subsidiary, announced it will evaluate a possible delisting from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The company said its board would soon meet to decide future actions.
Former ICAP president Asad Ali Shah termed P&G’s departure “a red flag for the investment climate.” He said it reflects wider difficulties faced by investors in Pakistan’s unpredictable economic environment.
Procter & Gamble's exit – another red flag for investment climate
— Asad Ali Shah (@Asad_Ashah) October 2, 2025
Procter & Gamble’s decision to leave Pakistan underscores a deeper truth: doing business here has become increasingly unviable — not just for multinationals, but for investors of all kinds.
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Shah added that policy uncertainty, currency instability, and regulatory hurdles have outweighed market potential. He warned that when global companies leave, it signals that the business environment has become unviable.
