ISLAMABAD: An awareness session on ‘Competition Law in Pakistan’ was held at the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Headquarters for the students of School of Economics, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).
Moderated by CCP’s Deputy Director of Advocacy, Raja Taimur Hassan, the session commenced with a brief video showcasing the CCP’s role, followed by a detailed presentation on Competition Law by Ahmed Qadir, Director General.
Ahmed Qadir explained the fundamental of Competition Law, including those related to the cartelization, abuse of dominant position, deceptive marketing, prohibited agreements and mergers & acquisitions, to the students. He supplemented his presentation with case studies to demonstrate practical enforcement of competition law.
He also highlighted the important role that Competition Law plays in fostering fair market practices, which are critical for economic growth. Students took keen interest and posed numerous questions regarding Competition Law and the work of the Commission, which were addressed by the officials of the Commission.
Dr. Babar Amin, Lecturer at the School of Economics, IIUI, commended the session, describing it as a crucial basis for students’ comprehension of market dynamics and Pakistan’s regulatory frameworks that govern and guide economic activity.
