Microsoft shuts down operations in Pakistan after 25 years, ex-president calls it a ‘troubling sign for country’
According to CEO, which started the presence of the technology giant in 2000, Microsoft officially closed its operation in Pakistan 25 years later.
The company, which entered Pakistan on March 7, 2000, moved to a cloud -based, jointly -led model for global restructuring and reasons behind the closing.
Why did Microsoft get out of the country?
Although Microsoft has not yet published an official announcement, the leaders attribute the company’s release to Pakistan’s economic turmoil and to the political landscape.
The decision comes with the technology giant reducing approximately 9,100 businesses worldwide in the largest dismissal tour since 2023.
“Today, I learned that Microsoft has officially closed its operations in Pakistan. The last few employees were officially informed, and a period like this ended.”
How does Pakistan affect the technology ecosystem?
Microsoft has already announced that the decision would not affect the current services or customer agreements, because instead of directly running offices, it will continue to serve Pakistani customers through regional offices and authorized dealers.
This new model is used in many countries and made users sure that the quality of service will remain unchanged. Techcrunch.
Although the business does not face a big stroke, it may affect Pakistan’s digital journey because Microsoft plays a leading role.
He launched computer laboratories in rural schools, supported digital son among small enterprises and worked with educational institutions. “We tried to give Pakistani young people a real chance at the opportunity,” Rehman said.
Leaders react to the decision
In a dramatic event, former Pakistani President Arif Alvi attributed the release of Microsoft to a larger political picture. “Microsoft’s decision to close the operations in Pakistan is a disturbing sign for our economic future, X said X (formerly twitter).
The former president remembered his speech with Bill Gates, who implied the plans of a Majormicrosoft investment in Pakistan. “But then, everything quickly went downhill. The regime change raised these plans and the promise of investment fell.”
He also warned that Pakistan has now embraced an uncertainty.
“The only way to progress is the political dialogue between the stakeholders. As many of them know, it reflects the deep disappointment with the current regulation and election process. However, a large majority still believes that dialogue is the only way to navigate this crisis.”
