CCP sets up awareness stall at Pakistan Data Fest 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) set up an interactive awareness stall at the Pakistan Data Fest 2025, organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) at the Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad.

The event brought together government institutions, academia, private sector representatives, and students to highlight the role of data and evidence-based policymaking in shaping Pakistan’s development agenda.

The CCP’s participation aimed at creating public awareness—particularly among the youth—about the importance of competition in markets and its direct impact on consumer welfare and economic growth. Through a visually engaging display, the CCP showcased key statistics, graphs, and infographics derived from its research and market studies, illustrating how competitive markets drive innovation, lower prices, and enhance consumer choice.

Visitors to the CCP stall were briefed about the Competition Act, 2010, which prohibits anti-competitive practices such as cartels, abuse of dominance, and deceptive marketing. The CCP team also shared information on its enforcement and advocacy initiatives, including actions against major cartels in sectors such as fertilizer, poultry, telecom, and real estate.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2025