The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) here on Monday released the draft of the report titled “Competition in the Skies: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Market Assessment,” an evidence-based, comprehensive competition assessment study of Pakistan’s civil aviation sector, which evaluates nearly two decades of data (2006-2025) along with stakeholder consultation. Over the review period, Pakistan’s civil aviation […]
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CCP issues notices to 10 Punjab sugar mills over price fixing
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to 10 sugar mills in Punjab for forming a cartel to delay sugarcane crushing and to fix the price of sugarcane purchase from farmers at Rs400 per maund. The commission observed that the sugar mills held a meeting at Fatima Sugar Mills on November 10 […]
Top private schools face CCP action
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to seventeen major private school systems for allegedly abusing their dominant position by compelling parents to purchase expensive, logo-branded notebooks, workbooks, and uniforms exclusively from school-authorized vendors. The action has been taken to safeguard millions of school-going children and their families from unfair pricing […]
CCP authorises IIL’s takeover of Novartis Pakistan
In a major development for the country’s pharma sector, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorised the acquisition of Novartis Pharma (Pakistan) Limited (Novartis Pakistan) by International Investment II Limited (IIL), the commission said on Saturday. The approval comes after the CCP completed its phase-I competition assessment under Section 11 of the Competition Act, […]
CCP approves merger of Haly Development into Bank Makramah
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the merger of M/s. Global Haly Development Limited with and into M/s. Bank Makramah Limited, under a Scheme of Arrangement. The proposed transaction was filed and reviewed under Section 11 of the Competition Act, 2010, read with the Competition (Merger Control) Regulations, 2016. The merger involves the […]
CCP grants approval for PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan
PTCL expressed gratitude to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for successfully concluding Phase II of the review of its acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. “We highly appreciate the Commission’s thoroughness in safeguarding the future outlook and long-term sustainability of Pakistan’s telecom sector. We are especially thankful to our customers, partners, and the wider telecom community […]
5G auction delays frustrate Pakistan’s digital leap, govt pushes for quick action
Pakistan’s much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction has faced delays, largely due to ongoing legal complexities. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima explained that the auction cannot proceed until the Competition Commission of Pakistan approves the merger between Telenor and PTCL. This approval is crucial, as the commission operates independently and its decision is awaited. The minister emphasized […]
Ishaq Dar warns sugar mills as prices soar beyond Rs180
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that retail sugar prices should not exceed Rs164 per kg, following warnings from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against price manipulation. Despite government efforts to maintain rates at Rs130 per kg, market prices have surged above Rs180, causing public concern. Sugar consumption is projected to reach 6.7 million […]