In a nostalgic post, Rehman reflected on the team’s efforts to establish Microsoft’s presence in Pakistan. However, he soon turned his attention to the country’s situation and the “environment” it has fostered.

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.

In a LinkedIn post, former Microsoft Pakistan country manager Jawwad Rehman described the closure as "end of an era".