Microsoft has ceased its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, a move described as the 'end of an era'. While Microsoft confirms the closure, stating customer service remains unaffected via a partner-led model, the Pakistani government views it as a global restructuring shift towards cloud-based services.
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Microsoft has ceased its operations in Pakistan after 25 years, a move described as the 'end of an era'. While Microsoft confirms the closure, stating customer service remains unaffected via a partner-led model, the Pakistani government views it as a global restructuring shift towards cloud-based services.
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