Event Detail
The Competition Commission of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) Islamabad, organized an interactive awareness session on Competition Law at CCP Headquarters. Senior officers of the Commission, including Director General Dr. Ikram ul Haq, Director Ms. Maliha Quddus, Secretary to the Commission Ms. Marryam Pervaiz, and Deputy Director Mr. Noman Ahmed, delivered presentations on key provisions of the Competition Act, covering abuse of dominant position, prohibited agreements, deceptive marketing practices, and mergers & acquisitions. The session was attended by students, faculty members, and representatives of ICMA Islamabad, including Mr. Muhammad Rizwan (FCMA), Secretary Islamabad Branch Council ICMAP and Managing Partner Rizwan Arish & Co.; Mr. Arslan Mehmood, Member Islamabad Branch Council ICMAP; Mr. Amir Ejaz, Executive Director ICMAP; and Mr. Bilal Ahmad, Director Northern Region ICMAP. Students actively participated in an engaging question-and-answer session with CCP officials and Chairman CCP Mr. Farid Ahmad Tarar. Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman Mr. Farid Ahmad Tarar emphasized the importance of promoting awareness of Competition Law among future professionals and business leaders. He highlighted that CCP, as a sector-neutral regulator, works to curb anti-competitive practices across all sectors of the economy through the powers vested in the Commission under the Competition Act. The Chairman appreciated the participation of students and ICMA representatives, and reaffirmed CCP’s commitment to continued engagement and dialogue with academia and other stakeholders to promote fair competition, consumer welfare, and responsible business conduct in Pakistan. CCP continues to engage with stakeholders to promote a more informed, competition-aware, and consumer-conscious society.
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