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Microsoft confirms it’s shuttered Pakistan presence

PAKISTAN, JUL 4 – Microsoft ends 25-year presence in Pakistan amid global layoffs and local economic challenges, with only five employees affected and services shifting to regional hubs and partners.

  • Microsoft closed its operations in Pakistan on July 4, 2025, ending a 25-year presence in the country.
  • The closure followed global restructuring and a workforce reduction of about 9,000 jobs, reflecting challenges in Pakistan's economic and regulatory environment.
  • Microsoft's Pakistan presence had shrunk to a few employees, with sales and support now handled through partners and nearby offices, while all local staff lost their jobs.
  • Jawwad Rehman, who previously led Microsoft Pakistan, described the departure as marking the close of a significant chapter and called for the nation to reflect deeply, noting that maintaining a presence has become unviable even for major international companies like Microsoft.
  • The exit signals broader concerns about Pakistan's investment climate and tech sector prospects, prompting debate on attracting multinational firms amid economic instability.
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The Register broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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