ISLAMABAD, Apr 05 (APP): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched a “Competition Assessment of Digital Markets and Digital Services in Pakistan.” According to CCP press statement issued here, the study aims to understand the impact of digital markets and services on competition, economic growth, and employment opportunities. It will make policy recommendations to… Continue reading CCP aims to propose digital competition bill for Pakistani market
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CCP issues show cause notices to fertilizer firms
ISLAMABAD, Apr 02 (APP): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday issued Show Cause Notices to the Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) and six leading fertilizer companies for allegedly fixing urea prices, a prima facie violation of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010. Urea prices play a crucial role in determining… Continue reading CCP issues show cause notices to fertilizer firms
CCP authorizes acquisition of ‘Pakistani Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company’
CCP authorizes acquisition of ‘Pakistani Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company’
Law minister chairs meeting of anti-corruption task force
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar on Wednesday emphasized on the need of capacity building programs and collaboration among departments to combat financial corruption effectively. The law minister was chairing the 2nd meeting of the Anti-Corruption Task Force which was attended by representatives from various relevant departments including… Continue reading Law minister chairs meeting of anti-corruption task force
CCP approves three KSA-based mergers with stake in Pakistan’s steel sector
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval to three mergers concerning Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed), having a presence in Pakistan’s steel market. The overall transaction comprises of restructuring of two entities divided into three stages of transactions, according to press statement issued by the commission here Saturday. Based… Continue reading CCP approves three KSA-based mergers with stake in Pakistan’s steel sector
CDA grants approval for CCP building plan
CDA grants approval for CCP building plan
CCP sets up new department for robust market surveillance
CCP sets up new department for robust market surveillance
Vice Minister of Market Regulatory Body in China visits CCP
Vice Minister of Market Regulatory Body in China visits CCP
CCP approves two mergers facilitating FDI inflow
CCP approves two members facilitating FDI inflow
Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) calling on Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Leader of the House in the Senate at Parliament House
Women’s empowerment to change country’s economic landscape: CCP chairperson
Women’s empowerment to change country’s economic landscape: CCP chairperson
CCP imposes Rs 1m penalty on paint firm for deceptive claims
CCP imposes Rs 1m penalty on paint firm for deceptive claims
CCP recommends measures to promote efficiency in 10 food commodities’ value chain
ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed a draft study aimed at addressing market distortions and promoting efficiency and competition in the value chain of ten essential food commodities including onion, edible oil and ghee, potato, poultry, wheat, sugar, milk, rice, tomato, and pulses. These commodities constitute 63% of an average… Continue reading CCP recommends measures to promote efficiency in 10 food commodities’ value chain
CCP to facilitate chambers of commerce against competition issues: Rahat Kaunain Hassan
CCP to facilitate chambers of commerce against competition issues: Rahat Kaunain Hassan
CCP imposes penalty on Haier, Del/Dawlance for anti-competitive conduct
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) passed an order against Haier and DEL/Dawlance for violation of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010 for entering into resale price maintenance (RPM) arrangements with its dealers. The CCP observed that it is a form of price-fixing under Section 4(2)(a) of the Act and… Continue reading CCP imposes penalty on Haier, Del/Dawlance for anti-competitive conduct
CCP organizes seminar to mark International Women’s Day
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday organized a seminar titled “Policy and Regulation through Gender Lens–for Creating a Level Playing Field”, to marked International Women’s Day. The event discussing the importance of policy and regulation in the context of gender issues and to deliberate ways and means to bridge… Continue reading CCP organizes seminar to mark International Women’s Day
Chief Traffic Officer Abbas Majeed Khan Marwat, CCP Abbas Ehsan and KP Information Minister Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif is visiting Mobile Driving License Unit during Traffic Awareness Campaign
Govt. introduced multiple reforms in various sectors during last three years: Shahzad Akbar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP):The government introduced steps for overall reforms in several sectors during the last three years and conducted inquiries into various matters because of firm belief of Prime Minister Imran Khan in accountability and transparency. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability Barrister Shahzad Akbar said that… Continue reading Govt. introduced multiple reforms in various sectors during last three years: Shahzad Akbar
Shafqat vows to resolve PBSA issues
ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday said that Pakistan Boys Scouts Association (PBSA) was facing many issues which need to be resolved on priority basis. Talking to media persons while conducting the elections for new Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys Scouts Association, he said that the issues of… Continue reading Shafqat vows to resolve PBSA issues
CCP imposes fine of Rs 44bln to 81 sugar mills for embezzlement, corruption: Shahbaz Gill
LAHORE, Aug 14 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said that Competitive Commission of Pakistan (CCP) had imposed a fine of Rs 44 billion to 81 sugar mills for embezzlement, corruption and exploitation of the farmers. Addressing a press conference here at Press Information Department (PID), SAPM… Continue reading CCP imposes fine of Rs 44bln to 81 sugar mills for embezzlement, corruption: Shahbaz Gill