Consumer Goods Shortage in Pakistan: Another multinational consumer in Pakistan has announced to close all its businesses, including many everyday products. After this, Pakistani is in tension. There is also a joke on social media.
Pakistan Crisis 2025: Pakistan’s condition is getting worse from bad to worse. In the last few years, the price of everyday things is on the sky. Videos ranging from Stamped to expensive soap-oil have gone viral on distributing free flour on social media, which are giving clear indications of the country’s economic plight. Now the situation is getting worse. Many major multinational companies (MNCs) are constantly exiting Pakistan. The latest news is about Proctor & Gamble (P&G), the legendary company of consumer Goods, which has announced to shut down its business. After this decision, the Awam there has been worried about the lack of soap, shampoo and shaving products of daily use.
Why P&G stopped business in Pakistan?
P&G announced that all its manufacturing and commercial activities, including Gillette, would now be closed. After this news, the people of Pakistan on social media have become worried about the lack of their favorite soap, shampoo and shaving products.
P&G’s journey in Pakistan
P&G stepped into Pakistan in 1991 and soon became the top consumer goods company in the country. Its products such as Head and Sholders, Pantin, Tide, Oral-B, Gillette, Old Spice, Ariel became popular in Har Ghar.
What is the concern of Pakistanis?
The sudden exit of the company put the people there worrying about the arrival of cheap and low quality options. According to reports, the people there say that ‘P&G cannot be understood. 2.4 crore Pakistanis still need soap, detergent and shaving cream. This decision is beyond understanding. ‘ Those living in many big cities including Islamabad say, they have not been able to find products like Gillette Blue 3 for the last several months. The alternative brand Treet is very bad. ‘ Many believe that the increasing penetration of Chinese products removed many P&G products from the market.
Jokes made on social media
Some users made fun of the helplessness of Pakistanis. A post read, ‘P&G spokesperson: Pakistanis have less habit of bathing and washing clothes, so there is loss in business!’ However, P&G has said that some products will be available through third party distributors.
Why are multinational companies leaving Pakistan?
“High power, weak infrastructure and economic challenges are the reasons for MNCs to exit Pakistan,” told Bloomberg, an executive from former Gillet Pakistan. In the last two years, companies like Shell, Fizer, Total Energy, Microsoft and Telenor have also left Pakistan.
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