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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CCP Approves 94.8% Stake Acquisition in FINCA Bank
ISLAMABAD, January 13, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of a 94.8% stake in FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited by TPL Corp Limited and ABHI (Private) Limited.
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Aurangzeb Directs CCP to Expedite Action Against Cartelization
Islamabad, December 3, 2024 – The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has instructed the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to expedite its investigations into cartelization and collusive practices, emphasizing the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering competition and disciplining markets.
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CCP Imposes Penalty on Pharma Firm Over Fake Certification
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs. 20 million on a pharmaceutical company for using fraudulent certification for kidney dialysis machines and referred the matter to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further investigation.
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