CCP demands clarity on PTCL-Telenor merger deal

MG News | August 06, 2025 at 09:29 AM GMT+05:00

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August 06, 2025 (MLN): The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) sought further clarity on key issues to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the merger’s impact on competition and consumers.

In continuation of proceedings under Section 11(6) of the Competition Act, 2010, CCP held a hearing attended by the senior management of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) before the Commission’s bench.

During the proceeding, PTCL presented a detailed briefing on the company’s proposed business plan, claimed efficiencies, and regulatory accounts, as per the press release issued.

The briefing was in relation to its proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding in Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) and Orion Towers (Private) Limited (OT).

The bench, comprising CCP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Member Salman Amin, and Member Abdul Rashid Sheikh, actively engaged with the PTCL representatives and raised probing questions on various aspects of the proposed transaction.

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