Microsoft Reportedly Exits Pakistan After 25 Years

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.