US EditionMicrosoft confirms it’s shuttered Pakistan presence
- Microsoft closed its operations in Pakistan on July 4, 2025, ending a 25-year presence in the country.
- The closure followed a global restructuring and workforce reduction by Microsoft that included cutting about 9,100 jobs or 4% of its staff.
- Microsoft shifted to a cloud-based, partner-led model, serving Pakistani customers through resellers and nearby offices, with only five local employees impacted.
- Jawwad Rehman, former Microsoft Pakistan Country Manager, described the exit as a sign of an unsustainable business climate and urged government engagement with tech firms.
- The shutdown signals broader challenges for Pakistan’s tech sector amid economic instability and weak investor confidence, prompting calls for national introspection.
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Microsoft shuts down operations in Pakistan after 25 years, ex-president calls it a ‘troubling sign for country’
Microsoft has shut its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, citing global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model. The company will continue serving Pakistani customers through regional offices.
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Microsoft closes office in Pakistan, lays off staff
KARACHI: Microsoft has decided to close its office in Pakistan and laid off five employees, Dawn has learnt. Earlier, media reports suggested that the global tech giant had moved its operations out of the country. These were based on a LinkedIn post by Jawad Rehman, the former head of Microsoft in Pakistan. Citing sources, he claimed the company “is officially closing its operations in Pakistan”. Microsoft had an on-ground presence in Pakistan u…
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Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year presence in the South Asian nation. The Redmond-based company on Friday told
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