CCP time-scale: PTCL Acquisition of Telenor ISLAMABAD The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is currently conducting a Phase II review of the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). This crucial review will determine whether the merger is approved and what conditions may be imposed toRead More →

Transworld Petition Against CCP Disposed Off ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) The Islamabad High Court has allowed the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to proceed with its enquiry against M/s Transworld Associates (Private) Limited for alleged abuse of dominant position. The CCP initiated the enquiry and sent letters to M/sRead More →

CCP SIGNS MOU WITH DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL EDUCATION ISLAMABAD   (  Web News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Directorate of Legal Education (DLE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at raising awareness among law students and lawyers. The signing ceremony was attended by Federal MinisterRead More →

CCP Issues Notices to 12 Beauty Product Firms for Deceptive Marketing Practices ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken cognizance of deceptive marketing by the beauty products’ manufacturers and issued notices to 12 companies regarding their false and misleading claims. CCP’s preliminary probe revealedRead More →

CCP Approves Acquisition in Thermal Power Sector ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger in the thermal power sector. The approved transaction entails the acquisition of 20.97% shareholding of M/s. Orient Power Company (Private) Limited (OPCOL) by M/s. Whistler Enterprises (Private) LimitedRead More →

Competition Commission of Pakistan Initiates Phase 2 Review of PTCL’s Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan ISLAMABAD  (  Web News   ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully concluded Phase 1 of its review of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. This strategic transaction, involving the consolidation ofRead More →

MoST to Forward CCP’s Proposal for Mandatory ‘Manufacturing/Expiry Dates’ on Cement Bags to PSQCA for Review ISLAMABAD   (  Web  News  ) The Ministry of Science and Technology has decided to send the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) proposal of revision of national cement standards for disclosure of “manufacturing/expiry dates” onRead More →

CCP CAUTIONS CONSUMERS ABOUT MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING (MLM) AND PYRAMID SCHEMES ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has noticed with great concern that some businesses and individuals are making false and misleading offers of easy money and earning enormously quick returns in their advertisements about multi-levelRead More →

CCP Issues Policy Note Recommending Mandatory Disclosure of Manufacturing and Expiry Dates on Cement Packaging ISLAMABAD  (  Web News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a Policy Note under Section 29 of the Competition Act, 2010 to the Ministry of Science and Technology and Pakistan Standards andRead More →

CCP to Conduct Analysis of Insurance Sector Under IMF’s Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) ISLAMABAD  (  Web  News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has embarked on a Competition Assessment of the Insurance Sector. This study is being conducted under the IMF’s Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) framework forRead More →

CCP Aims to Propose Digital Competition Bill for, Pakistani Market ISLAMABAD  (  Web  News  ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched a “Competition Assessment of Digital Markets and Digital Services in Pakistan.” The study aims to understand the impact of digital markets and services on competition, economic growth,Read More →

CCP WARNS INFLUENCERS & ENDORSERS AGAINST DECEPTIVE MARKETING PRACTICES ISLAMABAD   (  Web News  ) In light of recent trends and consumer behaviours, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a stern warning to the influencers, content creators, and advertisers regarding false and misleading endorsements that are being publicized byRead More →