Procter & Gamble Exits Pakistan Amid Economic Pressures, Ending Three Decades of Operations

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its decision to cease business operations in Pakistan, including its Gillette subsidiary, as part of a broader global restructuring and cost-cutting initiative.

The Cincinnati-based company confirmed that the manufacturing and commercial operations of Procter & Gamble Pakistan and Gillette Pakistan Limited will be gradually wound down. P&G plans to continue serving Pakistani consumers through regional operations and third-party distributors. The announcement follows P&G’s global restructuring plan unveiled in June, which includes product portfolio optimization and up to 7,000 job cuts over the next two years. The company has also revised its financial outlook in response to trade tariffs and weakening global demand.

P&G’s withdrawal underscores the increasingly difficult environment faced by multinational companies operating in Pakistan, marked by currency volatility, restrictions on profit repatriation, high energy costs, and subdued consumer demand. While Pakistan remains a populous market with significant potential, the move reflects growing caution among global firms toward investing in the country.