Microsoft has reportedly closed its operations in Pakistan, marking the end of a 25-year chapter for the global tech giant in the country.
The remaining few employees were formally informed only recently that the company was initiating a complete wind-down of its operations in Pakistan.
Founding Country Manager Jawwad Rehman defined the exit as the “end of an era”. Jawwad led the company’s local efforts for seven years, helping build a team, serve customers, and expand digital infrastructure across Pakistan.
“It wasn’t just a job—it was a calling,” Rehman shared. “Those years were about uplifting people, forming partnerships, earning trust, and creating opportunity for a generation of Pakistani youth.”
During its time in Pakistan, Microsoft built hundreds of computer labs in remote areas.
Microsoft’s exit comes at a time when Pakistan faces mounting economic uncertainty and a growing digital divide. Once considered a potential hub for tech investment, the country has seen multiple global firms reduce or reconsider their footprint.
Microsoft had earlier considered Pakistan for expansion in 2022 before shifting plans to Vietnam following political chaos in the country.
ProPakistani tried to contact Microsoft for an official comment but had not received a response by the time of publication.
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Slap on the face of government who is every day loudly announces for trying to boost IT industry.
its a shame for all pakistanis not just the govt
This government claimed in 2022 the governance was not efficient, that the country is going through turmoil. It’s been 3 years and situation has worsen and keep worsening by passing days.
it’s part of a larger downsizing at MS. They have laid off a total of 9000+ employees this week. mostly in US
very funny and very easy youthia mind reply.
They are operating in Pakistan from Dubai. They Shut down the Physical offices.
Just another day in the banana republic. Congratulations to our govt.
No Pakistani Govt. wants to make Progress and Prosperity in the field of Information Technology. IT is a big industry but our Cultured Civilized Governments do not want to do for its growth in Pakistan.
That’s what happens when PML-N is in power. They shut down businesses and usurp successful ones, such as Master Tiles. Master closed its multi-billion-rupee business because it was harassed by local goons every single day. Nawaz Nosarbaz did this. They ate Pakistan like Aloo Gosht.
Awesome . Tell our beloved Lumber 1 how great he’s doing 😆
The ministry in charge of promoting Information Technology needs to explain what caused this development, and what is being done to minimize any adverse impact this may be having on IT activity in the country; also, what precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the avoidance of similar disruptive events in the future.
Pakistan is gradually becoming more and more irrelevant to international community. Many big companies have closed their business in Pakistan recently. However, this means nothing for Government/power corridors, as it is in state’s benefit to keep common people encircling the vicious cycle of powerty, so that they can’t ask for their democratic rights.
Good companies & professionals wiil keep contiue exiting Pakistan, only bcoz of Form 47 ruthless MAFIA govt, which prefers to safeguard their personal interest under the umbrella of MARSHAL LAW.