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Saturday, 5 July2025

Microsoft Ends 25-Year Pakistan Presence, Shifts to Cloud Partner-Led Model

Microsoft Ends 25-Year Pakistan Presence, Shifts to Cloud Partner-Led Model

Microsoft has closed its Pakistan office after 25 years, laying off five staff amid its global restructuring and pivot to a cloud-based, partner-led model. Licensing and support will now be managed regionally, primarily via local partners and Microsoft’s European hubs. Former President Alvi and ex-country lead Jawwad Rehman warn this exit reflects Pakistan’s economic and political instability and signals potential long-term investor hesitation.

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