Huawei's license suspension in Pakistan: Impact on internal services

Huawei's services are not consumer-facing and are used only within company's internal operations
Customers shop at Huaweis flagship store in Beijing, China, April 18, 2024. — Reuters
Customers shop at Huawei's flagship store in Beijing, China, April 18, 2024. — Reuters

Multiple reports have been confused over the status of Huawei’s operations in Pakistan. Huawei Technologies Pakistan has clarified that the license suspension issued by the PTA only impacts internal-use services related to Data CVAS and vehicle tracking, not any commercial operations that affect consumers or telecom infrastructure.

The China-based tech giant noted that these services are strictly for internal business functions and do not involve external customers or public networks.

“It is to clarify that facilities concerning Data CVAS License and Vehicle Tracking Services—used only for internal purposes—are being considered for suspension until the necessary approvals are completed,” a Huawei spokesperson said in a statement issued after the news broke.” Huawei Pakistan stated.

Gadinsider has got you all the important details on Huawei’s license, including what’s suspended and what’s not.

Huawei’s license suspension does not impact its broader business operations in Pakistan. The company continues to:

  • Provide network services and equipment support to telecom operators
  • Operate in its capacity as a tech vendor and infrastructure provider
  • Work with partners under separate regulatory frameworks

What’s suspended is only Huawei’s internal-use CVAS license for:

  • Internal vehicle tracking systems

According to Huawei, it no longer requires that license, which is why it didn’t pursue the renewal. These services are not consumer-facing and are used only within Huawei’s internal operations.