The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has sent a request to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) asking it to ban the popular online shopping app Temu in Pakistan.

This request came from two big business groups, the Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC) and the Chain Store Association of Pakistan (CAP).

They are worried that Temu is working without proper permission and might hurt local shops and customers.

A letter from the CCP, dated August 22, 2025, says that both Temu and another app, Shein, are operating in Pakistan without official approval.

The PRBC wants the government to stop Temu’s activities to protect local businesses.

The CCP also explained that it cannot block apps like Temu or Shein because it doesn’t have the legal power to do so.

This job belongs to the PTA, which regulates internet services and app access. So, the CCP sent the matter to the PTA for action.

Now, the PTA will decide whether to block or restrict Temu’s services in Pakistan.

This situation highlights growing concerns from local businesses about foreign online platforms like Temu.

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While these apps offer many products at low prices, they may harm Pakistan’s small and medium retailers by operating without regulations.

The CCP has done its part by forwarding the issue to the PTA, which holds the real power to act.

The PTA’s decision will be important, not just for Temu but for how Pakistan manages foreign e-commerce platforms in the future.

This case may set a precedent for balancing consumer choices and protecting local businesses.