US Edition'Pakistan In A Whirlpool...': Ex-President Links Microsoft Deal Collapse To Regime Change
- Microsoft has decided to close its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, laying off about 9,000 employees as part of restructuring efforts, as confirmed by Microsoft on July 2.
- Former President Arif Alvi stated that the closure of Microsoft in Pakistan indicates the country is "spiralling into a whirlpool of uncertainty."
- Jawwad Rehman, who led Microsoft's Pakistan unit, shared the closure news on LinkedIn, recalling that their presence significantly impacted local talent and digital literacy.
- Despite the closure, experts believe Microsoft may still support services in Pakistan through regional hubs and partnerships, even without a local office.
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Microsoft logo. Photo: Pixabay Tech giant Microsoft on Friday announced shutting down its office in Pakistan, ending its 25-year journey in the country. Microsoft cited global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model, as reasons for the decision. The announcement was made amid Microsoft’s decision to lay off 9,100 employees, or about 4 percent of its global workforce. Employees in Microsoft’s Xbox division, known as Microsof…
Ministry of IT Responds as Microsoft Winds Down Pakistan Operations
In a surprising development that has created a storm in Pakistan’s tech and business community, Microsoft is reportedly (officially) shutting down its physical office operations in the country. This decision has sparked widespread speculation about the reasons behind the tech giant’s exit and its potential impact on Pakistan’s digital economy. This decision has prompted the […] The post Ministry of IT Responds as Microsoft Winds Down Pakistan Op…
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