Gillette to Exit Pakistan Amid Global P&G Restructuring
Procter & Gamble has decided to discontinue Gillette Pakistan Limited’s operations as part of its global restructuring. It raises the prospect of delisting from the stock exchange.
Gillette Pakistan Limited has formally disclosed to the Stock Exchange that its parent company, Procter & Gamble (P&G), will discontinue the brand’s business operations in Pakistan.
The decision, conveyed to the company’s Board of Directors by The Gillette Company LLC, is part of P&G’s broader global restructuring program, which is aimed at portfolio optimization, supply chain adjustments, and organizational realignment to accelerate growth and value creation.
In a letter submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) dated October 1, 2025, Gillette Pakistan stated that a meeting of its Board of Directors would soon be convened to evaluate the necessary steps for winding down operations. Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Closes Export Apparel Business
Among the matters under review is the potential delisting of Gillette Pakistan Limited from the PSX, subject to compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Gillette Pakistan Limited has been listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange for decades. It is primarily engaged in the marketing and distribution of shaving products.
Despite strong brand recognition, the company has struggled in recent years with declining sales, rising import costs, and intensified competition from both multinational and local grooming brands.
