Islamabad, May 24, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a strong caution to all undertakings engaging in prohibited agreements without securing prior exemption, warning that such violations may lead to severe financial penalties of up to Rs75 million or 10% of the annual turnover, whichever is higher.
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Competition tribunal orders fresh hearing in sugar mills case
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has remanded the high-profile Rs44 billion penalty case involving the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and its member sugar mills back to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for a fresh hearing. The Tribunal issued its short order in response to appeals filed by the PSMA and affiliated mills, challenging the CCP’s 2021 decision.
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CCP fines British Lyceum Rs5 million over misleading claims
ISLAMABAD – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 5 million on British Lyceum (Pvt.) Limited for running a misleading and deceptive advertisement, as per a press release issued on Wednesday.
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CCP triumphs as tribunal backs penalty on Diamond Paints
Islamabad, May 15, 2025 — The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has affirmed the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) decision in a high-profile deceptive marketing case against Diamond Paints.
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CCP fines Al Ghazi Tractors Rs40 million over deceptive marketing
ISLAMABAD, May 14, 2025 — The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a substantial penalty of Rs40 million on Al Ghazi Tractors Limited for engaging in deceptive marketing that misled consumers about the performance of its products.
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CCP slaps Rs155 million fine for poultry cartelization
Islamabad, April 30, 2025 — In a major crackdown on anti-competitive behavior, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a hefty penalty of Rs155 million on eight leading poultry hatcheries for cartelization and price-fixing in the market of day-old broiler chicks (DOCs).
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Tribunal Upholds CCP Order in Karachi Nimco Deception Case
The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Karachi Nimco, confirming a penalty of Rs20 million imposed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for deceptive marketing practices and trademark imitation.
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Only 3% Motor Vehicles Insured Despite Mandatory Law: CCP
Islamabad, April 18, 2025 – In a recent report, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has expressed grave concern over the extremely low insurance coverage of motor vehicles in the country.
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CCP Slaps Rs25 Million Penalty on Hyundai Motors for Deception
Islamabad, April 16, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs25 million on Hyundai Nishat Motors for deceptive marketing practices surrounding the highly anticipated 2020 launch of its Tucson SUV.
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CCP Approves Acquisition of Hotel Margala by Nishat Hotels
Islamabad, February 22, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given its official approval for the acquisition of assets belonging to M/s Hotel Margala Private Limited by M/s Nishat Hotels and Properties Limited.
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