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Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
Colgate Palmolive Pakistan Limited is moving to acquire major manufacturing assets of Procter and Gamble Pakistan Limited in what could become a significant transaction in Pakistan’s fast moving consumer goods sector.
According to a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the board of directors of Colgate Palmolive Pakistan approved negotiations and entry into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Procter and Gamble Pakistan during a meeting held on May 14, 2026.
The proposed acquisition covers land, manufacturing facilities and other related assets located at Port Qasim, Karachi. The area is one of Pakistan’s most important industrial and logistics zones, hosting several major manufacturing and export oriented businesses.
Colgate Palmolive Pakistan said the transaction is subject to the execution of a final Asset Purchase Agreement, regulatory approvals and completion of necessary legal and procedural requirements. The company did not disclose the financial value of the proposed deal.
The development comes after P&G’s earlier decision to wind down its manufacturing and commercial operations in Pakistan as part of a wider global restructuring plan. The multinational company had announced that it would continue serving Pakistani consumers through regional operations and a third party distributor model.
P&G entered Pakistan in 1991 and built a strong manufacturing presence over the years, including production facilities at Port Qasim for major consumer brands such as Ariel, Pampers, Pantene, Head and Shoulders and other household products.
In 2019, the company had also invested more than 50 million dollars to expand its Port Qasim operations, highlighting the importance of the facility in its Pakistan business strategy at the time.
For Colgate Palmolive Pakistan, the proposed acquisition may strengthen its manufacturing base and expand its operational capacity at a time when local production, supply chain efficiency and cost control remain key priorities for consumer goods companies operating in the country.

Hyderabad: [ReNews Pakistan]
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the authorities concerned to complete the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Flyover project in Hyderabad by the first week of July, stressing that no further delay will be tolerated in the public interest project.
Chairing a high level meeting at the Chief Minister House, Murad Ali Shah said he would personally visit Hyderabad in July to inaugurate the flyover and open it for traffic.
He directed provincial ministers Nasir Hussain Shah, Jam Khan Shoro and Haji Ali Hassan Zardari to coordinate closely with the relevant departments and ensure that the project is completed within the given timeline.
During the briefing, the chief minister was informed that the land acquisition process for the project had been completed in 2018. However, construction work could not move forward smoothly due to litigation and other administrative and technical issues, which caused prolonged delays in completion.
Officials told the meeting that the flyover was originally part of a federally funded road scheme designed to connect Hyderabad Bypass with Ghangra Mori on the left bank of Akram Wah. The project was planned to improve traffic flow, strengthen urban connectivity and provide relief to commuters facing congestion in Hyderabad.
The meeting was further informed that major civil work on the project had already been completed, including the casting of 24 bridge girders. Despite this progress, the flyover has remained unfinished due to unresolved technical, financial and administrative matters.
Expressing concern over the delay, Murad Ali Shah directed the departments concerned to immediately resume the remaining work and remove all hurdles affecting the project. He said the government wants the flyover completed without further excuses so that citizens can benefit from improved traffic movement and better road connectivity.
The chief minister said the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Flyover is an important infrastructure project for Hyderabad and will play a key role in reducing traffic pressure in the city once opened for public use.

KARACHI | ReNews Pakistan
The Sindh government has announced that the Malir Expressway, officially named Shahrah e Bhutto Expressway, will be fully opened for public traffic by the end of this month. The project is being described as a major development in Karachi’s transport and road infrastructure.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, while addressing a press conference in Karachi, said the project would provide the city with a direct and high speed link to the M 9 Motorway. According to him, the completion of the expressway would significantly improve traffic flow for people entering and leaving Karachi, particularly those travelling between urban areas, industrial zones and the motorway network.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said the opening of the corridor is expected to reduce commuters’ travel time by up to one hour. He described the project as one of Karachi’s most important infrastructure initiatives, saying it would ease pressure on existing roads and provide a faster alternative route for daily commuters as well as long distance travellers.
The 39 kilometre expressway has already been opened in different phases, while the remaining sections are expected to become fully operational during this month.
According to officials, more than 88 percent of the project had been completed earlier this year, while work was continuing on the remaining sections, associated structures and final connectivity points.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said the Sindh government is working on several road, bridge and underpass projects to improve mobility across Karachi. He added that a new road project is also being developed to connect Karachi Port with Taj Haider Bridge, which would improve freight movement and reduce pressure on key city routes.
According to the senior minister, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Karachi Port to Taj Haider Bridge road project is also expected around the time of the completion of Shahrah e Bhutto Expressway. He said the government wants to complete Karachi’s major infrastructure schemes as soon as possible to provide relief to citizens and strengthen the city’s transport network.
He further said work on bridges, underpasses, roads and other development projects is continuing under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and local government departments. Sharjeel Inam Memon said improving Karachi’s road infrastructure remains a priority for the Sindh government, as better connectivity is essential for economic activity, public convenience and urban development.