Summary

Background Facts:

The Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (Pvt.) Limited (the “Undertaking”) was served a Show Cause Notice under Section 30 of the Competition Ordinance, 2007 (the “Ordinance”) by Competition Commission of Pakistan (the “Commission”) for violation of Section 3(3)(g)&(h) for prima facie abusing its dominant position by refusing to deal with purchasers in relation to low carbon steel billets.

ORDER:

Based on the submissions of the Counsel, the Commission agreed to adjourn the matter only till May 29, 2009 and hearing notices may be issued to the parties accordingly. Also, the Counsel is directed to provide the written reply to the Show Cause Notice on or before May 27, 2009.