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00:00Microsoft is leaving Pakistan, but not in the way you might think.

00:04In July 2025, Microsoft officially closed its Pakistan office,

00:09letting go of its last five employees in Islamabad.

00:12This decision is part of a global restructuring.

00:15Microsoft is cutting about 9,000 jobs worldwide

00:18to focus on artificial intelligence, cloud services,

00:21and a partner-led business model.

00:24According to the Ministry of IT,

00:26Microsoft isn't completely exiting Pakistan.

00:29Services will now be managed through local certified partners and regional hubs,

00:34mainly from Ireland.

00:35But for many, the move is symbolic.

00:38Jawad Raymond, Microsoft Pakistan's founding head,

00:41calls it the end of an era,

00:43and a clear signal about Pakistan's business climate.

00:46Former President Arif Alvi says it's a troubling sign

00:49for the country's tech and economic stability,

00:51with investment heading to more stable markets.

00:54For Pakistan, this is a major wake-up call.

00:57It highlights the need for stronger policy,

01:00better infrastructure,

01:01and a more stable environment to keep global tech players,

01:04and to open space for local innovation.

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