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ISLAMABAD (WEB DESK) In line with its commitment to safeguarding consumers against anti-competitive behaviour and offering valuable insights to stakeholders regarding Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has devised comprehensive guidelines pertaining to deceptive marketing practices, and how to steer clear of them.Read More →

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ISLAMABAD ( WEB DESK ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) marks the World Competition Day on 5th December 2020 with the theme, “Enhancing Economic Efficiency of SMEs” with the resolve to play an active role under its mandate to strengthen and support the small and medium enterprises through policyRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order deciding a matter of the alleged deceptive advertising claims by M/s Hi-Tech for its products under the brand name “Zic.” Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Pvt) Limited complained to the CCP that certain marketing and advertising claimsRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held a consultative meeting with the key stakeholders to discuss the competition distortions and consumer protection issues in the wheat sector of Pakistan. The meeting was attended by Secretary National Food Security & Research (NFS&R) Omar Hamid Khan whoRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to 47 suppliers of Line Hardware Material to the Electric Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) for prima facie operating as a cartel and engaging in collusive bidding in violation of Section 4 of the Competition Act 2010.Read More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE )  Amid the COVID-19 situation, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) in order to facilitate the local and foreign investors intending to invest in Pakistan through mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, has launched an Online Merger and Acquisition Application filing system. Pakistan is a compulsory merger regime whereRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan approved the Uber-Careem merger through a Phase-II Order, imposing pro-competitive and tough conditions ensuring a level playing field for the new entrants/competitors in the app-based Ride sharing market. The conditions will remain applicable on Uber up to three years afterRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) based on discovery of fresh information made available visà-vis prima facie collusion in the Wheat Flour Sector, carried out a search and inspection of Pakistan Flour Mills Association’s (PFMA) premises in Lahore. The CCP in its recent Order datedRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed PKR 5 million penalty on Irshad Trading Corporation for copying the registered trademark, brand name and other designs of Polycon Pakistan, in violation of Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. The CCP while passing the orderRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing a total penalty of PKR 45 Million on two snack food (Nimco) sellers for copying the registered trademark and other designs of another company and violating Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. “NimcoRead More →

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ISLAMABAD ( PRESS RELEASE ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has held that Pakistan Flour Mills Association violated Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010 by fixing the price of Wheat Flour, providing a platform to share commercially sensitive information and fixing the quantities of production of wheat flour. Accordingly,Read More →