Microsoft has ended its operations in Pakistan after a quarter century. The company is changing its operational model. It will now serve customers through resellers and other Microsoft offices nearby. This decision impacts five employees in Pakistan. Jawwad Rehman, the former country head, expressed concern about the business environment.
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