CCP Announces Open Hearing On Real Estate Misleading Practices.
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has announced an Open Hearing scheduled for August 27, 2026, to address anti-competitive and deceptive marketing practices in the country's real estate sector. Operating under Section 29(c) of the Competition Act, 2010, the Commission invites consumers, developers, real estate professionals, and investors to present concerns regarding misrepresentation of project approvals, hidden charges, and false marketing claims. The initiative seeks to formulate actionable policy recommendations and opinions to curb violations under Section 10 of the Act, safeguarding consumer capital and ensuring fair market competition across the real estate industry. While the CCP has undertaken enforcement actions, conducted enquiries, and passed orders involving deceptive marketing practices in the real estate sector, the Commission considers wider stakeholder engagement necessary to identify broader competition concerns and understand market practices from the perspective of both consumers and businesses.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) will hold an Open Hearing on August 27 to hear stakeholders and examine competition concerns in the real estate sector, particularly false or misleading claims, hidden charges, and misrepresentation of project approvals.
The CCP has invited consumers, investors, developers, builders, real estate professionals, industry associations, and other stakeholders to share their experiences and concerns directly with the Commission. The hearing is being held against the backdrop of complaints received by the CCP regarding deceptive and anti-competitive practices in the sector.
The Commission has observed that claims relating to project approvals, features, charges, and other material information can significantly influence investment decisions. Where consumers invest substantial amounts on the basis of false or misleading representations, the consequences can be serious. Truthful and transparent information is therefore essential for informed consumer choice and fair competition.
Under Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010, deceptive marketing practices, including the dissemination of false or misleading information that may harm consumers or the business interests of other undertakings, are prohibited.
While the CCP has undertaken enforcement actions, conducted enquiries, and passed orders involving deceptive marketing practices in the real estate sector, the Commission considers wider stakeholder engagement necessary to identify broader competition concerns and understand market practices from the perspective of both consumers and businesses.
The hearing is being held under Section 29(c) of the Competition Act, 2010, which empowers the Commission to hold open hearings on matters affecting competition. Submissions and concerns raised by participants will be recorded and considered by the Commission in formulating its Opinion and recommendations.
The hearing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Competition Commission of Pakistan, 9th Floor, ISE Towers, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. Registration is mandatory and will remain open until August 25, 2026. Participants may register at advocacy@cc.gov.pk or contact 051-9100260 (Ext. 334 or Ext. 273).
