By Web Desk 
Google has requested a stay on the recent ruling by a U.S. court regarding its Play Store policies. The tech giant is appealing a decision that found its app distribution practices in violation of antitrust laws, which could potentially force the company to change how it handles app sales and payments globally, including in markets like Pakistan. This legal battle is significant as Pakistan has a growing base of Android users, and changes to the Play Store’s operations could impact local developers and businesses relying on Google’s ecosystem.
The ruling has been met with mixed reactions globally, with some supporting the court’s decision to increase market competition, while others fear it could disrupt the seamless operations of the Play Store. In Pakistan, where mobile app development is on the rise, many are watching the case closely. Changes to Google’s payment system could introduce alternative app stores, affecting how developers monetize their apps.
Google argues that implementing the ruling before its appeals are heard could cause irreparable harm to its business and the Android ecosystem at large, particularly in emerging markets like Pakistan, where reliance on the Play Store is significant for both users and developers.