PRESS RELEASES


Sr. No Title Date Detail
1 CCP CAUTIONS CONSUMERS ABOUT MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING (MLM) AND PYRAMID SCHEMES 25-04-2024
2 CCP Conditionally Approves Technology Transfer Agreement between SSGCL and M/s Itron Inc. to Boost Local Gas Meter Manufacturing 23-04-2024
3 CCP Approves Singaporean Company’s Share Acquisition in Pakistani Food Company 22-04-2024
4 CCP Approves Singaporean Company’s Share Acquisition in Pakistani Food Company 22-04-2024
5 CCP Issues Policy Note Recommending Mandatory Disclosure of Manufacturing and Expiry Dates on Cement Packaging 16-04-2024
6 CCP to Conduct Analysis of Insurance Sector Under IMF’s Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) 08-04-2024
7 CCP Aims to Propose Digital Competition Bill for Pakistani Market 05-04-2024
8 CCP issues show cause notices to Fertilizer Firms 02-04-2024
9 CCP will sign MOU China's Market Regulator 27-03-2024
10 CCP’s Statement on proposed PTCL-Telenor Merger 25-03-2024
11 CCP Greenlights Merger Between TPL Life Insurance and Dar Es Salam Textile Mills 22-03-2024
12 KOICA and CCP Renews Collaboration to Enhance Competition Law Enforcement 19-03-2024
13 CCP Authorizes Acquisition of Pakistani Microfinance Bank by Dutch Company 14-03-2024
14 CCP conducts sector specific workshop for Micro financial Banks 12-03-2024
15 Competition Appellate Tribunal Upholds CCP’s Order against P&G Pakistan 11-03-2024
16 CCP to begin negotiation with Russian Market Regulator 09-03-2024
17 CCP Approves 100?quisition of EFU Health by EFU Life 08-03-2024
18 CCP warns influencers & Endorsers against Deceptive Marketing Practices 07-03-2024
19 CCP approves Three KSA-Based mergers with Stake in Pakistan's Steel Sector 24-02-2024
20 CCP approves acquisition of Fauji Cereals Business by Fauji Food limited 20-02-2024
21 Korean Company Acquires shares in a Pakistan Hydro Power Entity 19-02-2024
22 CCP approves Two mergers in Balochistan's Mineral Sector 15-02-2024
23 Civil Services Academy’s Probationary Officers Visit CCP for Interactive Session 29-01-2024
24 CCP supports the Code for Advertisers to curb Deceptive Marketing 23-01-2024
25 CCP Approves Acquisition of Shareholding in Singaporean Company with presence in Pakistani Shipping Industry 02-01-2024
26 CCP Directs Consumer Brands to make Full Disclosure on Product Discounts 30-12-2023
27 CCP Chairman Attends OECD Global Forum on Competition 25-12-2023
28 CCP Approves Merger, Paving the Way for UDL International Limited's Listing on Pakistan Stock Exchange 07-12-2023
29 IBA to Introduce Competition Law Module in Directors Training Program 05-12-2023
30 CCP aims to construct a State-of-the-Art Headquarter in Islamabad 01-12-2023
31 China based company acquires renewable energy firm in Pakistan 30-11-2023
32 Competition Appellate Tribunal Fully Functional with the Appointment of Justice (Retd) Miankhel as its Chairman 29-11-2023
33 Mr. Saeed Ahmad Nawaz Joins CCP as its Fourth Member 02-11-2023
34 CCP sets up a New Department for Robust Market Surveillance 30-10-2023
35 CCP AND ACCA collaborate to create awareness of Competition Law 24-10-2023
36 CCP hosts Dr. Gan Lin, China’s State Minister for Market Regulation Authority

(Strategic Partnership between two regulatory authorities to regulate market and competition)

19-10-2023
37 CCP approved Bank Alfalah acquisition of shares in Qistbazaar 17-10-2023
38 CCP approved COCA-COLA ICECEK (Turkey) acquisition of COCA-COLA (Pakistan) in a transaction worth $300 million 14-10-2023
39 CCP approves two Mergers facilitating FDI inflow 30-09-2023
40 CCP & ICAP to Hold Specialised Training on Competition Law for ICAP Members 27-09-2023
41 CCP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu calls on Federal Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar 25-09-2023
42 Supreme Court upholds CCP's enquiry & information gathering powers 21-09-2023
43 CCP remain vigilant in fulfilling its statutory role amid Sugar crisis 07-09-2023
44 CCP approves two Mergers – Home Health Care and Insurance Sectors 06-09-2023
45 CCP fully functional after assumption of charge by Chairman, two members 09-08-2023
46 CCP’s study recommends measures to enhance SME's economic efficiency 13-07-2023
47 CCP's enquiry uncovers prima price facie price fixing by Urea Producers 11-07-2023
48 CCP authorized to proceed with three major cases following the court decision 20-05-2023
49 The Urban Unit and CCP ink an MOU for enhanced Cooperation 17-05-2023
50 DEL refund its dealers the penalty imposed for non-compliance with respect to resale price maintenance (RPM), pursuant to the CCP’s order before the Competition appellate tribunal 15-05-2023
51 CCP Prepares Comprehensive Guidelines on Deceptive Marketing Practices 03-04-2023
52 CCP Warns Consumers of Risks Associated with Mobile App-based Micro-Credit and Nano-Loan Facilities 30-03-2023
53 CCP’s Seminar on International Women's Day Emphasizes Role of Women-led SMEs in Driving Economic Growth 09-03-2023
54 CCP, PTA sign MOU to establish Cooperation and Collaboration. 03-03-2023
55 CCP applauds NEPRA'S decision to maintain Net Meeting Regulations. 15-02-2023
56 Supreme Court decides first ever Cartel case; Upholds finding of Cartelization in Poultry sector. 30-12-2022
57 CCP takes notice of emerging concerns regarding Mobile Applications on Google Playstore offering NANO/MICRO personal loans to vulnerable customers. 22-12-2022
58 CCP takes action against PESCO for abusing its dominant position and requiring it to restore right of way to Cable, Internet, and Telephony services providers. 19-12-2022
59 CCP Penalises Paint Firm for marketing Covid-Related deceptive claims. 02-12-2022
60 CCP’s enquiry finds online Education provider prima facie engaged in deceptive marketing practices . 11-11-2022
61 CCP asks firms to refrain from deceptive marketing practices. 05-11-2022
62 CCP takes record number of enforcement actions during last 2 years: concludes 37 enquiries, initiates 38 new ones . 01-11-2022
63 CCP’s study recommends measures to address market distortion and promote efficiency in the value chain of 10 essential Food Commodities 29-10-2022
64 CCP awarded Three-Star rating by Global Competition Review. 20-09-2022
65 CCP conducts Search & Inspection of Float glass manufacturers. 08-09-2022
66 CCP recommends Businesses while marketing their products to: “SHOW WHAT YOU SELL AND SAY WHAT YOU MEAN”. 28-06-2022
67 KCCI and CCP to work together to create a level playing field and prevent anti-competitive practices. 17-06-2022
68 CCP conducts Search & Inspection of three undertakings collusively participating in tenders floated for the procurement of Steel Structures by DISCOs 08-06-2022
69 CCP allowed to resume proceedings in two major cases with imposition of cost on petitioners. 30-05-2022
70 CCP conducts Search & Inspection of two undertakings. 18-05-2022
71 CCP order imposes penalty on Haier & DEL/Dawlance for Anti-Competitive conduct in the form of RPM practices. 14-03-2022
72 CCP celebrates Women’s Day 2022 with ‘Women in Regulation’ 08-03-2022
73 CCP, PICG sign MOU for strengthening corporate governance and compliance 08-02-2022
74 Competition consultative group meeting discusses CCP's performance, reports on E-commerce and SME sector. 10-12-2021
75 CCP’s enquiry unearths Cartelization in market for day-old Broiler Chicks 09-12-2021
76 CCP’s order warns Key Players of Media Industry to refrain from Competition Violations 07-12-2021
77 CCP to resume enquiry in Cooking Oil & Ghee sector following Supreme Court of Pakistan suspends Islamabad High Court order 23-11-2021
78 Constitutionality of Competition Act 2010, Competition Commission of Pakistan Upheld 20-09-2021
79 CCP RAIDS TOP TWO TRACTOR MANUFACTURERS FOR THEIR SUSPECTED INVOLVEMENT IN ANTI-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES. 02-09-2021
80 CCP CONDUCTS SEARCH & INSPECTION OF PAKISTAN VANASPATI MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS SUSPECTED ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOUR. 08-07-2021
81 CCP initiates enquiry against Food Panda for alleged abuse of Dominant position 07-07-2021
82 COMPETITION CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING DISCUSSES CCP’S STRATEGIC VISION, REPORT ON SME SECTOR. 25-06-2021
83 CCP’s enquiry reveals Cartelisation, Price fixing in Milk sector. 15-06-2021
84 CCP orders DHA-I Islamabad to give right of way (Row) to Nayatel for provision of CIT services. 08-06-2021
85 CCP Conducts Search & Inspection of Pakistan Poultry Association and a Poultry Undertaking for Prima Facie Cartelisation in Poultry Sector. 01-06-2021
86 CCP issues show cause notices to 19 Feed companies for Cartelisation. 25-05-2021
87 CCP to work with businesses to develop E-Commerce policy guidelines. 21-05-2021
88 CCP’s enquiry reveals cartelisation among Poultry Feed Mills to raise prices. 07-05-2021
89 CCP issues show cause notice to Four Firms for deceptive marketing practices. 15-03-2021
90 CCP celebrates International Women’s Day 10-03-2021
91 CCP issues Show Cause Notice to Hyundai Nishat Motor (pvt.) limited for deceptive marketing practices. 09-03-2021
92 CCP, CMA (UK) launches Capacity Building Programme for CCP Enforcement Team. 23-02-2021
93 CCP, IPO sign MOU for information Sharing, Capacity Building. 22-02-2021
94 CCP imposes PKR 150 million penalty on Reckitt Benckiser for deceptive marketing practices. 11-02-2021
95 CCP conducts Search & Inspection of Poultry Feed Mills. 04-02-2021
96 CCP decides the matter of alleged deceptive marketing practices on the complaint of OLX. 28-01-2021
97 CCP to conclude first round of hearings in Sugar Cartelization case by next week. 20-01-2021
98 CCP concludes enquiry in cement sector cartelization. 16-12-2020
99 CCP marks World Competition Day 2020 with the theme “Enhancing Economic Efficiency of SMEs”. 04-12-2020
100 CCP applauds support of the Federal Cabinet for resolving the issue of CCP's independent funding . 01-12-2020
101 CCP conducts search & inspection of all Pakistan cement manufacturers association’s office bearers in Karachi. 19-11-2020
102 CCP issues show cause notices to PSMA, 84 Sugar Mills for prima facie cartelization in Sugar industry & violation of section 4 of Competition Act, 2010. 10-11-2020
103 CCP expresses gratitude to federal govt, offices of attorney general for extending help in resolving pending court cases. 27-10-2020
104 CCP & SDPI sign MOU for improving analysis of Policy actions and combating anti-competitive practices. 09-10-2020
105 CCP clarifies punjab trade & industries minister’s statement. 30-09-2020
106 CCP conducts search & inspection of a sugar mill group head offices. 25-09-2020
107 CCP conducts search & inspection of all Pakistan cement manufacturers association’s Lahore offices. 24-09-2020
108 CCP passes order in the matter of alleged deceptive marketing claims. 19-09-2020
109 CCP conducts search & inspection of Pakistan sugar mills association’s Islamabad, Lahore offices. 14-09-2020
110 CCP holds consultative meeting to discuss Competition distortions in wheat sector. 24-08-2020
111 Bahria Town commits to end Exclusive/Anti-Competitive agreement with airlift. 17-07-2020
112 Ms. Rahat Kaunain Hassan assumes charge as CCP Chairperson. 15-07-2020
113 CCP held online workshop to promote voluntary compliance of competition law. 11-07-2020
114 CCP achieves major milestones; approves 59 mergers, 43 exemptions during fiscal year 2019-20. 02-07-2020
115 CCP passes order in the matter of filing indemnity bonds with airlines by mango exporters. 25-06-2020
116 CCP issues show cause notices to two companies for deceptive marketing practices. 23-06-2020
117 CCP issues show cause notice to S.M. Food Makers for copying the Competitors' Trademark. 15-06-2020
118 CCP issues show cause notice to 46 suppliers of Line Hardware for Bid Rigging in tenders of over PKR 5 billion of worth floated by Power distribution companies. 11-06-2020
119 CCP process and approves first paperless Pre-Merger application. 06-06-2020
120 CCP seeks public comments on draft study on LPG sector in Pakistan. 02-06-2020
121 CCP launches Online Systems for Processing Merger Applications, Complaint Filings, & conducting hearings. 14-05-2020
122 CCP issues policy note to SECP to resume Cost Audit of five sectors . 12-05-2020
123 CCP conducts Search & Inspection of 2 companies for facilitating a Bid Rigging cartel in Power sector. 05-05-2020
124 Shaista Bano Gilani takes charge as Chairperson CCP. 04-05-2020
125 CCP approves Uber-Careem merger with Pro-Competitive, powerful conditions . 20-02-2020
126 CCP conducts Search & Inspection of Pakistan Flour Mills Association. 11-02-2020
127 PKR 5M Penalty Imposed on Irshad Trading Co. for Deceptive Marketing Practices. 31-01-2020
128 CCP sees no violation of Competition Act in tender for procurement of Deep Solar Pumping system by KP Directorate of Agri Engineering . 16-01-2020
129 CCP imposes Pkr 45 million penalty on two Snack Food sellers for deceptive marketing practices . 10-01-2020
130 CCP initiates investigation against Dubious Housing Schemes . 06-01-2020
131 CCP imposes PKR 75 million on Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) for fixing the prices of Wheat Flour, and disturbing the central nervous system of the economy by fixing prices. 16-12-2019
132 CCP initiates action against M/s Hi-Tech blending (Pvt.) ltd on complaint of Chevron. 29-08-2019
133 CCP warns Pharmaceutical sector of anti-competitive practices 21-08-2019
134 CCP launches official Account on Twitter 08-05-2019
135 CCP imposes PKR 22.5 million penalty on Medical Colleges for misrepresentation regarding their Recognition/Accreditation by PMDC . 16-04-2019
136 CCP imposes PKR 18M penalty on Electric Cable manufacturers for deceptive marketing practices. 11-04-2019
137 CCP imposes PKR 5 Million penalty on University for deceptive Marketing Practices. 09-04-2019
138 Shaista Bano Gillani, Bushra Naz Malik join CCP as Members. 05-04-2019
139 CCP imposes penalty on Lahore-Based restaurant for fraudulently using Starbucks registered trademark. 29-01-2019
140 CCP sets aside its Show Cause notice issued to Wateen Telecom. 01-01-2019
141 CCP approves 13 acquisitions in various sectors of Economy. 04-12-2018
142 CCP directs 2 Companies to stop use of PC Hotel’s Trademark until further orders. 28-11-2018
143 CCP to proceed against PTCL for abusing its dominant position. 19-11-2018
144 CCP seeks comments of stakeholders, and General Public on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Sector Study. 15-11-2018
145 CCP approves Alipay’s acquisition of Telenor Microfinance Bank limited. 07-11-2018
146 CCP imposes penalty on 7 Companies for Deceptive Marketing Practices. 13-09-2018
147 CCP passes interim order, directs Lahore-Based restaurant to stop use of Starbucks Logo. 28-08-2018
148 KOICA Held Pre-Departure Orientation for Competition Commission of Pakistan Officials. 31-07-2018
149 CCP seeks comments of stakeholders, General Public on Road Construction Sector Study. 19-07-2018
150 Pakistan to Chair UNCTAD’S 17th Session of Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy in Geneva. 10-07-2018
151 CCP issues show cause notice to Neucon Pakistan for deceptive marketing practices. 24-05-2018
152 CCP issues show cause notice to Lahore-Based restuarant for Falsely selling Starbucks Coffee in Pakistan 22-05-2018
153 CCP imposes penalty on Shainal Foods for deceptive Marketing Practices. 17-05-2018
154 CCP Issues Opinion on Competition Concerns in the Sugar Sector of Pakistan. 07-05-2018
155 CCP penalises 5 Battery manufacturers for Deceptive Marketing Practices 04-05-2018
156 CCP IMPOSES PENALTY ON RELIANCE PAINTS FOR DOWNSTREAM CARTELISATION. 25-04-2018
157 CCP CONCLUDES OPEN HEARINGS ON COMPETITION ISSUES IN REAL ESTATE SECTOR. 19-04-2018
158 CCP holds Open Hearing on Competition Concerns in Automobile Sector. 12-04-2018
159 CCP issues Policy Note to FBR to amend RFP for Tobacco Track & Trace System. 26-03-2018
160 CCP issues show cause notice to Pakistan Flour Mills Association for Collusive practices 08-03-2018
161 CCP issues show cause notices to Diamond Paints and its dealers for entering cartel agreement. 15-02-2018
162 CCP imposes penalty on nine companies for deceptive marketing practices 31-01-2018
163 CCP listens to all stakeholders in Public Hearing on Sugar Sector. 25-01-2018
164 NATIONAL ROAD SHOW ON COMPETITION LAW CCP HOLDS SEMINAR AT BAHAWALPUR CHAMBER 22-01-2018
165 CCP to convene Open Hearing to discuss Competition concerns in Sugar sector on 25 Jan. 22-01-2018
166 CCP imposes penalty on Kitchen Stone Foods for deceptive marketing practices. 18-01-2018
167 CCP starts enquiry against possible collusion in Poultry Sector. 11-01-2018
168 CCP imposes penalty on three Real Estate Developers for deceptive marketing practices. 02-01-2018
169 CCP directs Fresh Bidding in Procurement of USC’S ERP. 21-12-2017
170 Federal Govt appoints two CCP members through Competitive Process. 08-12-2017
171 CCP issues show cause notice to Fabric companies for deceptive marketing practices. 17-10-2017
172 CCP issues show cause notice to Telenor Pakistan for deceptive marketing practices. 05-10-2017
173 CCP serves show cause notice on 6 Battery Manufacturers for deceptive marketing practices 28-09-2017
174 CCP issues show cause notice to Reckit Benckiser for deceptive marketing practices. 05-09-2017
175 CCP serves show cause notice on 6 Fruit Juice Manufacturers for decpetive marketing practices 24-08-2017
176 Pakistan's Competition Agency Retains ITS 3-Star Rating by Global Competition Review . 21-08-2017
177 CCP issues show cause notice to Kitchen Stone Foods for deceptive marketing practices 16-08-2017
178 CCP Imposes PKR 10 Million on Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan for Deceptive Marketing Practices. 15-08-2017
179 CCP imposes PKR 10 million penalty on Proctor & Gamble for deceptive marketing practices . 26-07-2017
180 Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ concludes Punjab tour, . 28-03-2017
181 CCP conducts 11th seminar of ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ at Bahauddin Zakriya University Multan . 14-03-2017
182 CCP conducts ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ Seminar at Fatima Jinnah Women University. 16-02-2017
183 CCP & PPRA Sign MOU for strengthening Procurement and Combating Anti-Competitive Practices. 15-02-2017
184 CCP imposes PKR 2 million fine on Bahria Town for abuse of Dominant Position. 13-02-2017
185 CCP issues show cause notice to Online Shopping website ‘KAYMU.PK’ 07-02-2017
186 CCP Clears 69 Mergers during 2016 26-01-2017
187 CCP imposes fines on Dairy Companies for violation of section 10 of Competition Act. 23-01-2017
188 CCP Launches Online Pre-Merger Application Filling System. 10-01-2017
189 CCP initiates Action against Real Estate Company for Deceptive Marketing Practices . 03-01-2017
190 CCP holds Seminar at National University of Science & Technology. 21-12-2016
191 CCP Fines Company for Deceptive Marketing Practices 20-12-2016
192 CCP issues Opinion to Civil Aviation Authority on establishment of Single Flight Kitchen at new Islamabad International Airport . 15-12-2016
193 CCP holds Seminar of ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ at International Islamic University. 14-12-2016
194 CCP holds seminar of ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ at Iqra University. 08-12-2016
195 CCP imposes PKR 150 million fine on Pakistan State Oil (PSO) for Deceptive Marketing Practices. 06-12-2016
196 CCP launches "The Guidance on Competition Compliance" on the occasion of "World Competition Day" 05-12-2016
197 CCP holds Seminar of ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ at Riphah International University 29-11-2016
198 CCP issues Policy Note to Govt to review Telecom policy 2015. 24-11-2016
199 CCP holds opening Seminar of ‘Competition Advocacy Academia Drive’ at Comsats. 22-11-2016
200 CCP commence Competition Advocacy Academia Drive. 21-11-2016
201 CCP issues Show Cause Notice to Pharma Bureau for Collusive Activities. 08-11-2016
202 CCP launches Series of Guidelines on Competition Law. 29-09-2016
203 CCP to conduct Open Hearing on concerns raised over CAA’S Decision to establish Single Flight Kitchen at New Islamabad Airport. 19-09-2016
204 CCP releases Meat sector report for Public Comments . 31-08-2016
205 CCP Issues Show Cause Notice to Bahria Town for Abuse of Dominance. 04-08-2016
206 Pakistan Awarded 3-Star Rating by Global Competition review. 03-08-2016
207 CCP passes order, accepts commitments of companies to comply with Competition Act. 26-07-2016
208 CCP Issues Show Cause Notice to JCR-VIS for alleged predatory pricing. 21-07-2016
209 CCP issues Show Cause Notice to Green Field Developers. 20-07-2016
210 CCP issues Show Cause Notice to Shainal Foods for deceptive marketing practices. 28-06-2016
211 CCP issues Policy Note to FBR. 21-06-2016
212 CCP issues Policy Note to Punjab Revenue Authority and Sindh Revenue Board, recommends uniform Tax treatment for providers of Inter-City carriage of Goods services 08-06-2016
213 CCP issues show cause notice to Eden Builders pvt. ltd. for deceptive marketing practices . 28-05-2016
214 CCP holds Awareness Seminars on Merger Regime . 18-05-2016
215 CCP imposes PKR 30 million fine on Pakistan Engineering Council 26-04-2016
216 CCP initiates action against companies for Marketing Tea Whiteners as Milk. 18-04-2016
217 CCP launches Urdu version of its Website. 14-04-2016
218 CCP gives conditional approval to Mobilink-Warid merger. 21-03-2016
219 CCP issues show cause notice to Proctor & Gamble Pakistan for deceptive marketing practices. 14-03-2016
220 CCP issues show cause notice to company for Deceptive Marketing Practices. 10-03-2016
221 CCP approves PSO’s acquisition of up to 26.67% shareholding in PRL . 03-03-2016
222 CCP imposes PKR 100 Million fine on Pakistan Poultry Association for cartelization . 02-03-2016
223 CCP concludes enquiry into alleged exorbitant increase in Airfares by Private Carriers . 22-02-2016
224 CCP imposes PKR 20 million fine on Dawn Foods for deceptive marketing practices. 15-02-2016
225 CCP takes notice of sharp rise in Air Fares by Private Airlines following disruption of PIA flights operation. 03-02-2016
226 CCP holds seminar at Multan Chamber of Commerce, concludes National Road Show on Competition Law. 29-01-2016
227 CCP holds seminar at Bahawalpur Chamber. 28-01-2016
228 CCP holds seminar at PAAPAM. 26-01-2016
229 CCP holds seminar at Lahore Chamber of Commerce. 25-01-2016
230 CCP ensures Level Playing Field in the Public Procurement of Bulldozers. 21-01-2016
231 CCP holds Seminars at Quetta Chamber of Commerce. 19-01-2016
232 CCP holds Seminars at PBC, ABC. 15-01-2016
233 CCP holds Seminars at FPCCI, OICCI. 14-01-2016
234 CCP holds Seminar at Sukkur Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 13-01-2016
235 Businesses Cautioned against deceptive marketing practices. 12-01-2016
236 CCP holds Seminar at Karachi Chamber of Commerce. 11-01-2016
237 Trade Associations urged to avoid price fixing. 05-01-2016
238 CCP imposed over RS 26 billion in 8 years to ensure free competition in economy: CCP Member. 21-12-2015
239 CCP organises seminar at Jhang chamber of commerce & industry. 18-12-2015
240 “CCP focused on removing entry barriers for smooth business and industry”. 17-12-2015
241 Competition law nourishes growth of SMEs: speakers of CCP seminars in Sialkot and Gujranwala chambers 16-12-2015
242 Trade Associations asked to avoid anti-competitive activities. 14-12-2015
243 Competition Caravan” enters Punjab. 12-12-2015
244 CCP investigating cases to provide relief to consumers. 09-12-2015
245 Business Community Briefed on cautions to avoid anti-competitive conduct. 08-12-2015
246 Competition Law Enhances Economic Efficiency, Creates Level Playing Field’. 07-12-2015
247 National Road Show on Competition Law Kicks off. 04-12-2015
248 CCP recommends Amendments in Firm Name Registration Laws. 01-12-2015
249 CCP approves Integration of Stock Exchanges; Addresses Competition Concerns. 30-11-2015
250 CCP issues show cause notice to Pakistan Poultry Association over prima facie fixing prices of Poultry Products . 17-11-2015
251 CCP approves scheme of integration of Stock Exchanges . 27-10-2015
252 CCP conducts High Level meeting to finalize Price Control mechanism recommendations. 15-10-2015
253 CCP issues Policy Note to Federal Government to rationalize duty on imported steel billets. 08-10-2015
254 CCP passes special order to seek information from Private Airlines regarding hike in air fares. 06-10-2015
255 CCP Begins Probe into Private Schools' Fee Increases. 19-08-2015
256 CCP imposes PKR 1.25 million fine on Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan limited for deceptive marketing practices. 12-08-2015
257 CCP issues show cause notice to eight Medical Institute for deceptive students & parents. 07-07-2015
258 CCP initiates inquiry into unfair trading conditions imposed by dominant manufacturers in the Automobile Industry. 25-06-2015
259 CCP imposes PKR 1 million penalty on company for deceptive marketing practices. 22-06-2015
260 CCP issues show cause notice to paint company for deceptive marketing practices. 16-06-2015
261 CCP takes notice of unreasonable increase in prices of Lactogen and Cerelac, issues show cause notices to leading Food Company . 04-06-2015
262 CCP conducts Advocacy session at Quetta Chamber of Commerce . 28-05-2015
263 Businesses urged to strengthen hands of CCP in effective enforcement of Competition Law. 21-05-2015
264 CCP issues Policy Note to govt. to withdraw NICL’s monopoly over insurance of Public Property. 19-05-2015
265 CCP orders Transport Companies to provide information. 21-04-2015
266 CCP issues opinion to address Competition Concerns in Public Procurement of Electric Power Equipment. 16-04-2015
267 CCP imposes PKR 140 million penalty on automobile dealers’ association for cartelization. 14-04-2015
268 CCP initiates 15 inquiries in anti-competitive practices, issues 7 orders, CCG members informed. 09-04-2015
269 CCP imposes PKR 1 million penalty on Paint company for deceptive marketing practices. 18-03-2015
270 CCP approves Acquisition of Global Vaccine Business (excluding Influenza Business except in China) by GSK from Novartis. 25-02-2015
271 CCP initiates country-wide inquiry into price hike of essential Food Commodities. 19-02-2015
272 CCP to Conduct Open Hearing regarding Competition Concerns in Public Procurement of Electric Power Equipment. 14-02-2015
273 CCP recommends to PMDC, NCH, PEMRA to devise marketing guidelines for Healthcare Sector. 12-02-2015
274 CCP orders to stop Deceptive TV Commercial by Homeopathic Doctor . 16-01-2015
275 CCP issues Order Prohibiting Deceptive Marketing Practices. 08-01-2015
276 CCP carries out Search and Inspection of Pakistan Broadcasters Association. 07-01-2015
277 Government appoints Vadiyya Khalil as Chairperson CCP . 23-12-2014
278 CCP extends Last date for submitting Public comments on Automobile Sector study. 11-12-2014
279 Senator Ishaq Dar applauds CCP's role in creating a pro - competition environment. 05-12-2014
280 Senator Ishaq Dar applauds CCP's role in creating a pro - competition environment. 05-12-2014
281 CCP opens second phase review on the proposed acquisition of vaccines business (excluding influenza vaccines business except in china) of Novartis AG by Glaxosmithkline PLC. 13-11-2014
282 CCP presented award for winning WB's Competition Advocacy contest. 07-11-2014
283 CCP opens second phase review on the proposed acquisition of a portfolio of Oncology products of Glaxosmithkline PLC by Novartis AG. 06-11-2014
284 CCP conveys concerns to SCEP on raise in capital, indemnity requirements for insurance surveyors. 31-10-2014
285 CCP Acting as Facilitator to create competitive business enviroment, Dr. Wilson. 30-10-2014
286 Grant of Pioneer industry status to BOPET manufacturers not anti competitive: CCP 14-10-2014
287 CCP dismisses complaint against PTCL 09-10-2014
288 CCP issues Policy Note to Government to withdraw exemptions from FWO, NCL & NLC 01-10-2014
289 CCP issues "Marketing Practices Guidlines for Telecom Sector" 04-09-2014
290 CCP issues opinion to OGRA, Ministy of Petroleum, to eliminate discriminatory application of Inland Freight Equalization Margin (IFEM). 07-08-2014
291 CCP ensures competition in Procurement of Bulldozers. 25-06-2014
292 CCP Issues Policy Note to Govt Recommending Withdrawal of Discriminatory Levy of GIDC on Selective Fertilizer Plants. 19-06-2014
293 CCP stands Vindicated in ICH decision. 18-06-2014
294 CCP’s performance termed consistent by Global Competition Review despite dwindling resources. 04-06-2014
295 CCP issues Policy Note to HEC to revise equivalence standard. 29-05-2014
296 CCP directs Paint Company to remove claim 'NO. 1 in Pakistan' from its marketing campaign. 23-05-2014
297 Role of Chambers of Commerce & Industry in achieving competitive a economy highlighted. 21-05-2014
298 CCP holds Public Hearing on Discriminatory levy of the Gas infrastructure development Cess. 29-04-2014
299 ICAP revised CA Exam Fee to address Competition concerns. 31-03-2014
300 CCP committed to restore investor confidence in Pakistan market'. 18-03-2014
301 CCP wins World Bank's 2013 competition advocacy contest. 13-03-2014
302 Dr. Joseph Wilson re-appointed member/acting chairman of CCP. 12-03-2014
303 CCP's reward payment regulations ensure Whistleblower's Secrecy: Dr. Joseph Wilson. 06-03-2014
304 Businesses urged to join hands with CCP for effective enforcement of Competition Law. 24-02-2014
305 CCP to hold Public Hearing on Discriminatory access to Inland Freight Equalization Margin Pool. 21-02-2014
306 CCP ensures compliance by LESCO with Competition rules in tender for Power Transformers. 03-02-2014
307 Competition Consultative Group briefed on CCP's performance. 29-01-2014
308 CCP issues show cause notices to Cellular Mobile Telecom Operators for deceptive marketing practices. 23-12-2013
309 NTDC addresses Competition Concerns in tender for procurement of Grid Station equipment 19-12-2013
310 CCP disposed of the show cause notice issued to Shangrila (PVT) limited. 02-12-2013
311 Capacity Building Workshop Conducted by CCP in collaboration with the Office of Fair Trade UK for CCP's Enforcement Staff 21-11-2013
312 Booking Orders: CCP ensures compliance by Indus Motor company with provisions of Competition Law 12-11-2013
313 CCP initiates action to curb deceptive marketing practices by food firm 07-11-2013
314 SEPCO addresses Competition concerns in invitation for tenders. . 17-09-2013
315 CCP recommends to Government to withdraw imposition of 'Capacity Tax' on the Beverage Industry . 04-09-2013
316 Prime Minister Appointed Dr. Joseph Wilson as Chairman CCP on Acting Charge basis . 22-08-2013
317 CCG Members Laud and Support Actions of CCP. 25-07-2013
318 UNCTAD Peer Review Report Commends CCP’s Achievements. 20-07-2013
319 CCP’s Action Result in Compliance by Sunland Foods, Toyota, with Competition Law. 18-07-2013
320 18th Meeting of Competition Consultative Group Held. 29-06-2013
321 CCP trains Afghan Officials on Competition Law. 07-06-2013
322 CCP’s International Conference Concluded. 30-05-2013
323 ICH arrangement held as null and void by CCP. 01-05-2013
324 CCP Nominated by Global Competition Review (GCR) for International Award in 2 categories . 21-03-2013
325 Alleged Abuse of Dominance, Collusion: CCP Issues Show Cause Notices to NTDC, 3 DISCOs. 18-03-2013
326 CCP Reprimands and Penalises Engineering Universities for Deceptive Marketing of Engineering Programs as Accredited Rs. 25 million fine imposed on 5 universities . 07-03-2013
327 Consumers can claim compensation based on the decisions of CCP. 06-03-2013
328 CCP guidelines to prevent deceptive marketing practices in Telecom sector. 26-02-2013
329 CCP releases updated study on Automobile sector in Pakistan. 19-02-2013
330 17TH meeting of Competition Consultative Group held. 30-01-2013
331 CCP imposes PKR 25 million Fine on ICAP for violating Competition Act. 10-01-2013
332 CCP imposed Rs. 4.5M penalty on 5 Local Courier Services Provider. 02-01-2013
333 CCP issues policy note to Federal Board of Revenue and National Tariff Commission . 31-12-2012
334 CCP held seminar to mark world Competition Day; called for coordinated efforts to curb cartelization 05-12-2012
335 CCP conducts search & inspection of cng associations. 04-12-2012
336 CCP’s advocacy initiative - proposal to introduce Competition Law as an elective subject in university. 22-11-2012
337 CCP issues show cause notice to M/S Reckitt & Benckiser Pakistan limited. 22-10-2012
338 CCP carries out Search & Inspection of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) offices in Lahore and Islamabad. 08-10-2012
339 CAP given time to mutual request of ICAP and ACCA to come up with proposal to address competition concerns 04-10-2012
340 Proposed Establishment of ICH: Overseas Pakistanis Shared Concerns with CCP. 29-09-2012
341 Competition Consultative Group Unanimously Supports CCP’s Stance on International Clearing House (ICH) 28-09-2012
342 CCP issues show cause notice to Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) . 17-09-2012
343 CCP issues policy note to MOIT, PTA. 28-08-2012
344 Pakistan volunteers for peer review of competition regime. 10-08-2012
345 CCP begins probe in alleged forced sale of lube oil by pso to cartage contractors. 08-08-2012
346 CCP questions ICAP’S circular. 26-07-2012
347 CCP directs companies to say what they mean and show what they sell . 19-07-2012
348 CCP imposes PKR 770 Million fine on 1-Link (Guarantee) Limited and its member banks for imposing uniform customer charges for Off-Us ATM cash withdrawal transactions. 02-07-2012
349 CCP issues show cause notices to institutions allegedly offering unaccredited engineering degrees/courses . 28-06-2012
350 CCP hosts 15th meeting of Competition Consultative Group . 27-06-2012
351 CCP issue policy note to punjab govt. on complete ban on establishing a sugar mills and/or to enlarge the capacity of the existing sugar mills. 19-06-2012
352 CCP issue policy note to punjab govt. on complete ban on establishing a sugar mills and/or to enlarge the capacity of the existing sugar mills. 11-06-2012
353 CCP Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of Competition Appellate Tribunal Members. 31-05-2012
354 14th Meeting of Competition Consultative Group held. 02-05-2012
355 3G - Auction Process Statement by Chairperson, Competition Commission of Pakistan. 20-04-2012
356 CCP issues policy note for reform of price determination practice for fresh milk presently in use by local authorities. 16-04-2012
357 CCP’s landmark decision- Leniency granted to Siemens, to break cartels in switchgear and transformer markets. 03-04-2012
358 CCP nominated for “Agency of the Year” Award by Global Competition Review. 17-03-2012
359 CCP issues Show Cause Notices to 1-Link (Guarantee) Limited and its member banks for alleged price fixing of ATM charges. 15-03-2012
360 CCP issues Show Cause Notices to National Police Foundation, Tri-Star Cable TV Network, for entering into alleged anti-competitive agreement. 29-02-2012
361 CCP issues Show Cause Notices to 7 Courier Service Providers for fraudulently using trademark of DHL. 28-02-2012
362 CCP Conducts Search & Inspection of Pakistan Banks' Association. 14-02-2012
363 CCP allows LDI operators to withdraw application for exemption of ICH Agreement. 13-02-2012
364 CCP issues Show Cause Notices to Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) Approved Medical Centres Administrative Offices (GAMCA) and GCC Approved Medical Centres in Pakistan (GCC Medical Centres) for alleged cartelization and abuse of dominant position. 09-02-2012
365 13th Meeting of Competition Consultative Group held. 06-02-2012
366 CCP dispose of show cause notice as S.C. Johnsons & Sons submits compliance report, withdraws its anti-competitive, deceptive marketing campaign. 23-01-2012
367 CCP conducts search & inspection of APCMA to impound proofs of suspected cartelization in cement sector. 16-01-2012
368 CCP reprimands 16 paint companies to shun deceptive marketing practice of inserting token in paint packs . 13-01-2012
369 CCP grants exemption to Metro Cash & Carry & Thal limited. 11-01-2012
370 2nd International Conference of Competition Commission of Pakistan Concluded. 02-12-2011
371 2nd International Conference of Competition Commission of Pakistan Begins. 01-12-2011
372 2nd International Conference of Competition Commission of Pakistan to commence on 1 December 2011 . 28-11-2011
373 12th meeting of Competition consultative Group held. 02-11-2011
374 CCP issues show cause notices to PEMA and its 21 Members for collusive bidding in procurement of electric power equipment by different Dsicos. 22-09-2011
375 CCP conducts search & inspection of 1-link. 08-09-2011
376 CCP issues policy note to SECP. 05-09-2011
377 CCP issues show cause notice to Warid Telecom. 12-08-2011
378 CCP issues show cause notices to 16 Paint companies . 11-08-2011
379 CCP issues show cause notices to three companies for collusive bidding . 25-07-2011
380 11th CCG Meeting Reviews CCP Performance. 07-07-2011
381 CCP imposes Rs. 50 million fine on Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) for price fixing in ghee/cooking oil sector. 06-07-2011
382 CCP imposes Rs. 10 Million fine on Engro Vopak Terminal Limited for violating Competition Law. 05-07-2011
383 CCP issues order in PSAA cartelization case. 23-06-2011
384 Islamabad high court upholds the conditional approval granted by CCP for FFC-Agritech merger, dismisses writ petition of FFC. 24-05-2011
385 Competition law protects business community from anti competitive practices. 18-05-2011
386 CCP imposes 10 million for collusive bidding in PESCO tender. 16-05-2011
387 CCP issues show cause notice to Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association. 28-04-2011
388 CCP issues show cause notice to Engro Vopak Terminal limited. 04-04-2011
389 CCP passes order in cinpax TIE-IN CASE. 01-04-2011
390 CCP imposes penalty on Defence Housing Authority and Wateen Telecom for entering into a prohibited agreement. 22-03-2011
391 Competition law enforcement critical for consumers: CCP chairperson . 18-03-2011
392 CCP gives conditional approval to vimpelcom, wind telecom merger . 17-03-2011
393 CCP denies allegations. 02-03-2011
394 CCP conducts search & inspection of Pakistan Vanaspati manufacturers association and Pakistan edible oil refiners association . 18-02-2011
395 10th CCG meeting held in Islamabad . 09-02-2011
396 CCP Imposes Rs. 23 Million Fine on PJMA and 10 Jute Mills for engaging in Collusive Activities . 03-02-2011
397 Competition law must for economic growth: CCP Chairperson . 02-02-2011
398 CCP issues conditional NOC for FFC’s merger with agritech . 26-01-2011
399 Government reappoints CCP members . 17-01-2011
400 CCP take notice of exclusive rights for world cup telecast . 17-01-2011
401 CCP issues show cause notice to RITS incorporation for deceptive marketing practices . 12-01-2011
402 CCP appellate bench hears Wateen-DHA Case, grants 10 days to parties to submit reply. 31-12-2010
403 CCP grants final hearing to parties in pre-merger application for acquisition of agritech by FFC on 15 december 2010. 07-12-2010
404 CCP issues policy note to CAA to abolish entry fee at Benazir Bhutto int’l airport. 01-12-2010
405 CCP represents Pakistan in UNCTAD conference on competition law . 30-11-2010
406 CCP issues show cause notices to five Broiler chicken farming companies for engaging in anti-competitive practices. 29-11-2010
407 CCP issues show cause notices to DHA & WATEEN telecom for violating certain provisions of competition act, 2010. 26-11-2010
408 CCP holds hearing on FFC acquisition of agritech. 27-10-2010
409 CCP issues show cause notices to 18 Poultry feed mills for prima facie engaging in cartelization. 26-10-2010
410 CCP questions CAA over imposition of airport entry fee on select individuals. 23-10-2010
411 CCP & SECP agrees to promote healthy competition in Pakistan. 22-10-2010
412 CCP issues show cause notices to 10 Jute mills for alleged cartelization. 22-10-2010
413 CCP issues show cause notices to Pakistan Jute mills association (PJMA). 13-10-2010
414 CCP & PEMRA agrees to promote healthy competition in electronic media. 08-10-2010
415 Competition Bill signed by President; CCP Chairperson welcomes competition act. Competition Bill signed by President; CCP Chairperson welcomes competition act. 06-10-2010
416 Competition Bill welcomed by heads of international Competition agencies. 29-09-2010
417 Passage of Competition Bill a major initiative towards competitive and fair economy: Rahat Kaunain Hassan,CCP Chairperson . 23-09-2010
418 CCP’s recommandations incorporated by SECP. 27-08-2010
419 CCP imposes RS. 50 million fine on Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) for cartelization in poultry sector. 16-08-2010
420 CCP establishes online complaint cell of OFT for deceptive marketing practices. 14-08-2010
421 CCP issues show cause notice to five companies for collusive bidding. 03-08-2010
422 Tetra Pak Modifies advertisement to the satisfaction of CCP. 31-07-2010
423 Ms. Rahat Kaunain Hassan assumes charge of office as the new Chairperson of CCP. 27-07-2010
424 CCP imposes RS. 50 million fine on each of international Dredging companies for Collusive Tendering in violation of the competition ordinance. 26-07-2010
425 CCP brings out new sectoral studies on competition issues. 25-07-2010
426 CCP introduces the Voluntary Competition Compliance Code. 22-07-2010
427 CCP dispose of the show cause notice issued to Bahria university for non-compliance of its earlier order. 21-07-2010
428 CCP grants extension to Fauji Fertilizer company limited and Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim limited for compliance of its order. 20-07-2010
429 CCP grants extension to Fauji Fertilizer company limited and Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim limited for compliance of its order . 16-07-2010
430 CCP issues show cause notices to Pakistan Poultry Association. 15-07-2010
431 CCP issues policy note to SECP to revoke amendment in KSE listing regulations. 12-07-2010
432 CCP conduct Serach & Inspection of PJMA. 09-07-2010
433 CCP and LUMS Hold Workshop on Competition Law as a Tool for Economic Efficiency. 08-07-2010
434 9TH meeting of competition consultative Group held. 06-07-2010
435 CCP hails mod open skies policy. 22-06-2010
436 CCP suspends operation of the order in matter of appeal field by Takaful Pakistan Limited. 27-05-2010
437 CCP conducted Search and Inspection of Pakistan Poultry Association Premises. 26-05-2010
438 The enquiry concluded and proceedings initiated under section 30 of the competition ordinance against Tetra Pak Pakistan Limited fro alleged abuse of its dominant position. 26-05-2010
439 CCP issues policy note to government of Pakistan to amend bilateral air services agreement of 1972. 18-05-2010
440 CCP holding international conference on competition law in developing countries on 11-12 may 2010. 04-05-2010
441 CAP proposes Khalid Mirza’s name for Hilal-e-Imtiaz. 08-04-2010
442 Competition ordinance a “MAGNA CARTA” for protecting the consumer from exploitation: Khalid Mirza. 26-03-2010
443 Competition ordinance a “MAGNA CARTA” for protecting the consumer from exploitation: Khalid Mirza. 26-03-2010
444 Appellate bench of CCP remands the ordre of single member of the CCP. 22-03-2010
445 CCP holds open hearing on recurring wheat shortage and subsquent price increases with respect to anti-competition aspects. 15-03-2010
446 CCP joint by Vadiyya Khalil as member, Tariq Bakhtwar as Director General. 02-03-2010
447 CCP finds Procter & Gamble’s claim of ‘100?ndruff free’ for Head & Shoulders Shampoo deceptive. 25-02-2010
448 CCP in contact with SAARC competition authorities to set up south asia competition netweork: says CCP Chairman Khalid Mirza. 24-02-2010
449 CCP holds hearing in the matter of tenders for import of sugar by TCP. 12-02-2010
450 CCP issues policy note to government to terminate agreement with APSMA. 24-08-2009
451 ICAP order passed by the appellate bench of the Competition Commission of Pakistan . 11-03-2009
452 Seminar on competition law . 28-07-2008
453 Fixation of prices of CNG by CNG station owners association of Pakistan. 10-07-2008
454 CCP chief backs Fair Trading Office. 07-07-2008
455 CCP chief backs Fair Trading Office. 07-07-2008
456 Laptop case (Bahria University). 16-02-2008

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