<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Microsoft has officially closed its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, shifting towards a partner-led model for South Asia.</li><li>The closure is part of Microsoft’s global streamlining efforts to reduce costs and rely more on partnerships instead of physical offices.</li><li>Affected employees and contractors in Pakistan express concern about the lack of communication regarding their future and potential layoffs.</li><li>The closure reflects a broader trend of tech companies moving towards AI-driven and SaaS-based models in developing markets, potentially influenced by economic pressures in Pakistan.</li></ul>

Microsoft shuts Pakistan office after 25 years

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