The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held a high-level publication session at its head office to present the findings and recommendations of its recently published report. Study evaluating competition in the energy sector. The session was chaired by Central Control Committee members Mr. Saeed Ahmed Nawaz, Mr. Salman Amin and Ms. Bushra Naz Malik, with … Read more
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed sanctions on three dairy associations in Karachi for colluding to influence fresh milk prices, in violation of Section 4(1) and 4(2)(a) of the Competition Act, 2010. The penalties include Rs 1 million on M/s Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) and PKR 500,000 each on M/s Karachi … Read more
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz SharifOn Thursday, he directed the authorities concerned to ensure third-party verificationIncluding ensuring quality in all government purchases. After chairing a meeting held here to review good governance and public procurement,The Prime Minister also directed reforms in the organization of public procurementPower (PPRA) and purging power of any kind of influence. … Read more
A technician works on ceramic insulators at a power transmission tower in Karachi on December 7, 2018. — Reuters Monopoly by state-owned enterprises restricts private sector entry, increases costs: CCP. The report stresses the necessity of privatization and switching to competitive prices. He laments transmission and distribution losses and aging infrastructure. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari chairs a parliamentary meeting of his party in Islamabad on October 18, 2024. —X/@MediaCellPPP Khursheed Shah says the decision taken by Bilawal will be final. Pakistan Peoples Party leader criticizes alleged harassment of parliamentarians. “The parliamentary party condemned the kidnappings and arrests.” ISLAMABAD – As efforts to build … Read more
The unofficial and preliminary results of the by-election in National Assembly constituency NA-171 Rahim Yar Khan have been announced, with the PPP candidate winning. According to media reports, Makhdoom Tahir Rashiduddin of the Pakistan Peoples Party received 116,429 votes. In contrast, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate, Hisan Mustafa, received 58,251 votes. The election was expected to … Read more