CCP, IHCBA collaborate on competition law awareness

June 25, 2025 (MLN): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in collaboration with the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) and the Directorate of Legal Education, organized a workshop on Competition Law.

The event aimed to enhance legal professionals’ understanding of market regulation and fair competition.

The session was led by Mr. Ahmed Nawaz Saeed, Member CCP, alongside senior officials of the Commission, as per the press release issued today.

It served as a platform for legal practitioners to engage directly with CCP representatives and deepen their knowledge of the key principles and enforcement mechanisms under Pakistan’s Competition Law.

Comprehensive presentations were delivered by Mr. Ahmed Qadir and Mr. Noman Laiq, Directors General at CCP; Mr. Salman Zafar, Senior Director; and Ms. Marryum Pervaiz, Director Merger and Accusations.

The speakers addressed fundamental areas of Competition Law, including prohibited agreements, abuse of dominant position, deceptive marketing practices, mergers and acquisitions, and the criteria for granting exemptions under the law.

Participants demonstrated strong interest throughout the session, which concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, promoting constructive dialogue on regulatory challenges and enforcement issues.

Syed Wajid Ali Shah Gilani, President IHCBA; Iftikhar Bajwa, Vice President IHCBA; and Usama Malik, Director of the Directorate of Legal Education, expressed appreciation to the CCP for organizing the session.

They acknowledged it as a vital step toward strengthening lawyers' understanding of Pakistan’s evolving economic and legal landscape.

The IHCBA requested the Directorate of Legal Education and the CCP to organize such events regularly, recognizing that greater familiarity and compliance with Competition Law is essential for the country’s economic development.

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