Microsoft has ceased operations in Pakistan after 25 years, attributing its exit to worsening political and economic instability. The decision follows a significant financial downturn, with the nation's trade deficit hitting USD 24.4 billion and reserves plummeting to USD 11.5 billion as of June 2025. Jawwad Rehman, the founding country head, described it as “the end of an era,” highlighting that trust issues, not a lack of talent, influenced this pivotal move.