Microsoft shuts down Pakistan office as global firms lose faith in local market

Microsoft has officially shut down its office in Pakistan and laid off five employees, marking a significant development in the country’s tech sector, as reported by Dawn.

The move, which sparked speculation on social media, was first brought to public attention by a LinkedIn post from Jawad Rehman, the former head of Microsoft Pakistan. Citing insider information, he claimed the tech giant had “officially closed its operations” in the country.

While Microsoft maintained a small on-ground presence in Pakistan until recently, most of its operations were…