Microsoft Pakistan founding head cautions: ‘More than a corporate exit’ as tech giant leaves after 25 years

As Microsoft closed its Pakistan operations after 25 years, the tech giant’s founding head in the country had a sombre message regarding the country’s economic environment, where the company started a hope-filled mission years ago.

While Microsoft announcing its Pakistan exit cited cited global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model as the reason, various stakeholders termed on Friday as a “troubling sign” for the country’s economy.