The Competition Commission Archives

CCP Signs First International MoU with Chinese Regulator of Markets The MoU signifies a new era of collaboration in anti-trust activities between the two nations.

On: June 9, 2024

Tagged: Anti-trust activities, CEPC, Chinese Markets Regulator, The Competition Commission

CCP Signs First International MoU with Chinese Regulator of Markets ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) during the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China on Friday. The MoU aims toRead More →

ARAMCO acquires 40% sharees in GO petroleum Aramco Asia Singapore, a Singaporean company wholly owned by Saudi Aramco, filed the pre-merger application with the CCP.

On: April 29, 2024

In: Technology

Tagged: 40% equity stake, Aramco Asia Singapore, Fair business environment, Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd, The Competition Commission

ARAMCO ACQUIRES 40% SHARES IN GO PETROLEUM ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved a 40% equity stake acquisition in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO) by Aramco, a global leader in integrated energy and chemicals. This transaction marks Aramco’s first entry into Pakistan’s fuelsRead More →

CCP Authorizes Acquisition of Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company This transaction marks a significant development in the microfinance banking sector of Pakistan.

On: March 14, 2024

In: Banking Sector

Tagged: Acquisition of Bank, Banking sector of Pakistan., Dutch Company, The Competition Commission

CCP Authorizes Acquisition of Pakistani Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank Limited by a Dutch-based holding company, MNT–Halan Pak B.V. This transaction marks a significant development in the microfinance banking sectorRead More →

CCP approves acquisition of Fauji cereals business by Fauji foods ltd CCP's assessment of the pre-merger application indicated that there were no overlaps between the merging parties

On: February 21, 2024

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Fauji Cereals Business, Pre-merger application, The Competition Commission

CCP APPROVES ACQUISITION OF FAUJI CEREALS BUSINESS BY FAUJI FOODS LIMITED ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of M/s Fauji Foundation’s Fauji Cereals Business by M/s Fauji Foods Limited. The Fauji Foundation, established as a charitable trust for the welfare ofRead More →

Brands violating this directive may face enforcement actions by the CCP. The CCP’s survey and preliminary probe identified 27 brands offering ‘flat’ discounts on their products.

On: December 31, 2023

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: 27 brands offering ‘flat’, Brands offering discounts, shoe and clothing brands, The Competition Commission

CCP Directs Consumer Brands to make Full Disclosure on Product Discounts ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) advises shoe and clothing brands offering discounts to ensure complete and visible disclosures regarding actual and discounted prices. Brands violating this directive may face enforcement actions by theRead More →

CCP applauds Nepra’s decision to maintain meeting regulations The decision comes after NEPRA proposed amendments to the net metering regulations, which raised concerns over competition.

On: February 16, 2023

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: NEPRA, Net Metering Regulation 2015., Proposed amendments, Stakeholders, The Competition Commission

CCP APPLAUDS NEPRA’S DECISION TO MAINTAIN NET METERING REGULATIONS ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has welcomed the decision of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to maintain the existing NEPRA (Alternative & Renewable Energy) Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulation, 2015. The decisionRead More →

CCP’s study recommends measures to address market distortion and promote effeciency The study notes that protectionism through export/import ban and tariffs act as barriers to entry for traders to reach international markets.

On: October 29, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Chairperson Ms Rahat Kaunain, food commodities, market distortions, promoting efficiency, The Competition Commission

CCP’s STUDY RECOMMENDS MEASURES TO ADDRESS MARKET DISTORTION AND PROMOTE EFFECIENCY IN THE VALUE CHAIN OF 10 ESSENTIAL FOOD COMMODITIES ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed a draft study aimed at addressing market distortions and promoting efficiency and competition in the value chainRead More →

CCP Imposes penalty on Haier, DEL & Dawlance for anti-Competitive conduct The Bench comprised of the Chairperson, Ms. Rahat Kaunain Hassan and Member, Mr. Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi.

On: March 14, 2022

In: Commerce and Industry

Tagged: Haier and DEL/Dawlance, IMPOSES PENALTY, Ms. Rahat Kaunain, PKR 100 million, The Competition Commission

CCP ORDER IMPOSES PENALTY ON HAIER & DEL/DAWLANCE FOR ANTI-COMPETITIVE CONDUCT IN THE FORM OF RPM PRACTICES ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) 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 priceRead More →