<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Microsoft has closed its office in Pakistan after 25 years, attributing it to global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based model.The closure is part of a larger layoff round where Microsoft cut about 4% of its workforce (roughly 9,100 jobs) globally.Stakeholders in Pakistan expressed concern over the closure, citing it as a troubling sign for the country's economy.Former Microsoft employees and government officials highlighted the need for a bold plan to engage with tech giants and improve economic stability.