P&G to transition to 'Distributor Model' in Pakistan

October 2, 2025 (MLN): Procter & Gamble (P&G) has decided to discontinue the manufacturing and commercial activities of both P&G Pakistan and Gillette Pakistan Limited.

The move is part of the company’s broader global restructuring program.

Instead of directly operating in Pakistan, P&G will shift to a third-party distribution model to continue serving consumers in the country.

This means that P&G products will remain available in the market, but will be supplied through regional operations and local distributors, rather than being produced or managed by P&G’s own setup in Pakistan.

According to a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), The Gillette Company LLC conveyed to Gillette Pakistan Limited and its Board of Directors that this move is part of P&G’s global restructuring program aimed at accelerating growth and value creation.

The company noted that business operations will continue in the ordinary course until the transition is complete, a process expected to take several months.

Gillette Pakistan’s Board of Directors will meet shortly to evaluate the required steps, including the potential delisting of Gillette Pakistan Limited from the PSX, in compliance with all applicable regulations.

As part of the transition, employees whose roles are affected will either be considered for opportunities in other P&G operations globally or offered separation packages in line with local laws, company policies, and P&G’s principles.

P&G highlighted that, after reviewing a broad range of options, shifting to a third-party distribution model is considered the most prudent way to continue serving consumers in Pakistan at this time.

P&G currently operates in around 75 countries and serves approximately 4.6 billion people worldwide with leading brands including Pampers, Ariel, Tide, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Oral-B, Olay, and Gillette.

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