07/10/2026
CCP Engages IIUI Students on Competition Law
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in collaboration with the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), organized an awareness session on Competition Law for the students of the International Institute of Islamic Economics (IIIE), IIUI, at the Faisal Mosque Campus.
The CCP delegation comprised Dr. Ikram ul Haq, Director General (Market Intelligence Unit); Mr. Salman Zafar, Director General; and Ms. Marryum Pervaiz, Secretary to the Commission/HoD (Merger & Acquisition and Advocacy). The IIUI was represented by Dr. Zainab Jehan, Director General, International Institute of Islamic Economics, IIUI, and Dr. H. Ghufran, Director Student Affairs, IIUI.
In his opening remarks, Dr. H. Ghufran, Director Student Affairs, IIUI, highlighted the importance of fair trade and free competition, drawing upon examples from Islamic history. He emphasized that students of economics, as future leaders in the industry, should uphold the principles of fairness, integrity and ethical business practices in their professional careers.
Dr. Ikram ul Haq provided an overview of the CCP’s mandate, functions and role in promoting competition in Pakistan. Ms. Marryum Pervaiz elaborated on Sections 10 and 11 of the Competition Act, 2010, covering deceptive marketing practices and mergers & acquisitions, respectively, with practical examples of misleading advertisements and corporate consolidations reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Salman Zafar highlighted CCP’s enforcement actions concerning abuse of dominant position and prohibited agreements, including cartel-related practices.
In her concluding remarks, Dr. Zainab Jehan, Director General, International Institute of Islamic Economics, IIUI, appreciated the CCP delegation for conducting an engaging and informative session. She highlighted the relevance of competition law for students of economics and acknowledged the importance of equipping future economists and business leaders with an understanding of competitive markets, fair business practices and consumer protection.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session, during which students actively engaged with the CCP delegation on issues relating to cartel investigations, deceptive marketing practices and consumer protection.
Government of Pakistan Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan Nasir Butt Secp Report PEMRA The Pakistan Business Council OICCI Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)
