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Del and Haier were both found to have violated Section 4 of the CCP Act. Del Electronics has issued refunds of penalty amounts/sanctions to 143 dealers Rs. 8,134,000/-

On: May 16, 2023

Tagged: Competition Commission, Del and Haier, Out of 451 dealers, Penalty Rs. 8134000/-

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) On 11 March 2022, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) passed an order holding that RPM arrangements, including those that limit discounts, fix the price, and/or set a minimum or maximum price floor or ceiling, fall under the purview of Section 4(2)(a) of the CompetitionRead More →

CCP and PTA sign MoU to establish cooperation and collaboration There is an urgent requirement for regulators to collaborate in response to the economic crisis that Pakistan is facing. CCP Chairperson

On: March 3, 2023

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Competition Commission, ICT technologies, Mr. Muhammad Naveed, Ms. Rahat Kaunain, Telecom Authority

CCP, PTA SIGN MOU TO ESTABLISH COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation and collaboration in areas of mutual interest. The signing ceremony was held at theRead More →

Mobile app were offering nano-loans without fulfilling the legal requirements laws. As per the initial findings, these applications have well over 10 million downloads by the general public

On: December 23, 2022

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Competition Commission, Google Playstore, Mobile Apps, NBMFC law, Personal loans

ISLAMABAD The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has taken notice of the various emerging concerns regarding mobile applications on Google Playstore offering nano/micro personal loans to vulnerable customers, mostly belonging to the lower to middle income class customers. After the appearance of a news report in a leading newspaper, aRead More →

CCP Take action against PESCO for abusing its dominant position. An enhanced fee from PKR 10 per pole to PKR 100 per pole as compared to basic TV cable operators without any legitimate objective justifications.

On: December 20, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Competition Commission, Cyber Internet, Nayatel Pvt. Ltd, PESCO, Section 3(3)(b)

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has in its Order dated 13 December 2022, found Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) acting in violation of Section 3 of the Act, i.e., abusing its dominant position. PESCO was dominant in the market for “Right of Way (ROW)Read More →

CCP Penalises paint firm for marketing covid-related deceptive claims Nelson Paint was using deceptive claims in their marketing material that their product provided protection against COVID-19.

On: December 3, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Competition Commission, deceptive claims, Ms. Rahat Kaunain, Nelson Paint Pakistan, PKR. One Million

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order and keeping in view the commitment and cooperative behaviour, penalised M/s. Nelson Paint Pakistan (Private) Limited with a token penalty in the sum of PKR one (1) million for violation of Section 10 of theRead More →

Online education provider prima facie engaged in deceptive marketing practices. CCP “Teachers can earn Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 250,000 per month; The enquiry found that the disclaimer was not quite clear and noticeable to readers.

On: November 12, 2022

In: Education

Tagged: Competition Commission, enquiry conducted, M/s. British Lyceum, Teachers can earn, violation of Section 10

CCP’S ENQUIRY FINDS ONLINE EDUCATION PROVIDER PRIMA FACIE ENGAGED IN DECEPTIVE MARKETING PRACTICES ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) An enquiry conducted by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found M/s. British Lyceum (Pvt.) Ltd acting prima facie in violation of Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. British Lyceum,Read More →

CCP asks firms to refrain from deceptive marketing practices The purpose of the session was to sensitize OICCI member firms on the importance of fair marketing practices

On: November 5, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Awareness session, Competition Commission, Ms. Rahat Kaunain, OICCI, Unilever Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held a learning and awareness session with the members of Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) hosted by one of its members, Unilever Pakistan. The purpose of the session was to sensitize OICCI member firms on the importanceRead More →

CCP awared three-star rating by global competition review GCR has shown CCP’s performance indicator with upwards arrow as, “improving upon its previous accomplishments.”

On: September 20, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: CCP’s sugar order, Competition Commission, Global Competition Review, three-star rating

ISLAMABAD The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has been awarded three-star rating by the London-based Global Competition Review (GCR), in its annual ranking of the World’s top antitrust/competition authorities. Alongside the three-star rating, GCR has shown CCP’s performance indicator with upwards arrow as, “improving upon its previous accomplishments.” The CCP’sRead More →

Deceptive marketing practices affect the consumers: CCP The CCP’s draft pilot study on the “Assessment of supply chain from farm gate to retail”

On: June 29, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Competition Commission, Competition Law, Deceptive marketing, Rahat Kaunain Hassan, RCCI President

Deceptive marketing practices affect the consumers: CCP RAWALPINDI ( Web News ) Chairperson Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Rahat Kaunain Hassan said on Tuesday that deceptive marketing practices have a direct impact on consumers and the competitors of the businesses, hence, their marketing products and businesses must be truthful. SheRead More →

KCCI and CCP work together to create a level playing field and prevent anti-competitive practices CCP has imposed penalties of up to Rs70 billion for different violations of the Competition Act. Ms Rahat

On: June 18, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Competition Commission, creating level playing, Karachi Chamber, price regulator

KCCI and CCP work together to create a level playing field and prevent anti-competitive practices ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) held an advocacy session with the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) where the representatives of the chamber apprised the CCP of differentRead More →

CCP allowed to resume proceeding in major case with imposition of cost on petitioners The Islamabad High Court dismissed the petition and imposed cost upon Fauji Fertilizer Company.

On: May 31, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Appellate Tribunal, Competition Commission, Fauji Fertilizer Company, Haier Pakistan, Islamabad High Court

CCP ALLOWED TO RESUME PROCEEDINGS IN TWO MAJOR CASES WITH IMPOSITION OF COST ON PETITIONERS ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) will complete the legal proceedings in two major cases following favourable orders passed by the Islamabad High Court, which dismissed the writ petitions ofRead More →

CCP and PICG Sign MoU for strengthening corporate governance and compliance Ms. Rahat Kaunain Hassan welcomed the support of PICG in joining hands with the CCP through MoU.

On: February 9, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: capacity development, Collaboration, Competition Commission, Cooperation, PICG

CCP and PICG Sign MoU for strengthening corporate governance and compliance ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation, collaboration, and capacity development for strengthening corporate governance and competition complianceRead More →

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