Procter & Gamble (P&G), the global consumer goods giant, has announced it will wind down its manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan, including those of Gillette Pakistan Ltd. The company will instead move to a third-party distributor model to continue serving Pakistani consumers.

This decision is part of P&G’s global strategy to accelerate growth and create more value. The company said it will continue normal business operations in Pakistan until the transition is complete, a process expected to take several months.

P&G stated that the transition planning will begin immediately, with a primary focus on supporting its employees. Staff whose roles are affected will be considered for opportunities in other P&G operations outside Pakistan or will receive separation packages in line with local laws and company policies.

After reviewing several options, P&G concluded that working with a third-party distributor is the most practical way to keep its products available in Pakistan for now.

The company thanked its employees, partners, and consumers for their support over the years, saying, “Thank you for your support all these years that has helped us take P&G in Pakistan as far as we could.”