New Delhi, July 5 -- Microsoft has officially shut its operation in Pakistan after 25 years, according to the CEO who launched the tech giant's presence in the country in 2000.

The company, which entered Pakistan on March 7, 2000, cited global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model as reasons behind the closure.

While Microsoft has not yet issued any formal announcement, leaders attribute the company's exit to Pakistan's economic turmoil and shifting political landscape.

The decision comes as the tech giant cut roughly 9,100 jobs worldwide in its largest layoff round since 2023.

The company's founding country head in Pakistan, Jawwad Rehman announced the change on LinkedIn by saying, "Today, I learned that Micro...