The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recovered over Rs 1 billion in fines through enforcement actions against cartels, deceptive marketing, and abuse of market dominance.
As per reports, the Commission’s proactive approach in the last two years has targeted collusion in critical sectors such as fertilizer, poultry hatcheries, consumer goods, real estate, flour mills, and telecom.Â
By exposing price manipulation and monopolistic practices, the CCP has alleviated financial pressure on consumers and farmers across Pakistan.
One of the most notable cases was the International Clearing House (ICH) case, where the CCP secured a recovery of Rs 663 million from Long Distance International operators, including Rs 458 million from PTCL.
Additionally, the CCP imposed and collected a fine of Rs 90 million from home appliance brands for anti-competitive practices. In another high-profile case in July, the Commission levied a Rs 150 million fine on a multinational company for deceptive marketing of its products.Â
The Commission also finalised a long-standing penalty of Rs 10 million from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for abusing its dominant position during the 2008 Haj season.
Alongside these enforcement actions, the CCP has launched an unprecedented effort to clear old cases, further solidifying its role as a proactive regulator. These measures highlight the Commission’s commitment to fostering fair market practices and protecting consumer interests in Pakistan.
