MARKET STUDIES INFORMATION STORE JURISDICTION: Pakistan Competition Commission Of Pakistan UPDATED: DECEMBER 2015
Action Action Pakistan - Competition Commission of Pakistan Meat On going January 2016 Own initiative Outcome (tick relevant columns): No Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the market. Rice On-going February 2016 Own initiative Outcome (tick relevant columns): Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the market. No
Action Action Wheat flour On-going March 2016 Own initiative Outcome (tick relevant columns): Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the market. No Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries) Automobile Industry in Pakistan April, 2015 Own initiative and complaints from customers Outcome (tick relevant columns): Concentration in the market, product market segmentation, high prices, low standards and terms detrimental to customers. A related order can be seen at: http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/indus_motor_order.pdf
Action Action Milk July 2015 Outcome (tick relevant columns): Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the market. No Black tea August 2015 Own initiative Outcome (tick relevant columns): To look into the competition situation in the sector. No
Action Action Communications Telecommunication July, 2014 Based on own initiative and complaints from service users Outcome (tick relevant columns): no No Health Private Sector Healthcare July, 2013 Reference from the Govt. Outcome (tick relevant columns): The aim of the research was to provide information about performance of private healthcare sector with respect to cost and customers satisfaction. This Report focused on competition issues comprising market dominance, deceptive marketing, tying practices, market entry and regulation of the sector. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/private_health_c are_competition_assessment.pdf
Action Action Education Private Sector Schooling July, 2013 Reference from the Govt. Outcome (tick relevant columns): Evaluating the presumptions about abuse of dominance, anti-competitive practices such as limiting services, price discrimination, tying, prohibited agreements and deceptive marketing practices in the private education sector on the basis of empirical evidence. Analyzing the structure of the market and the role of various stakeholders in the provision and cost of services. Reviewing the role of policies and regulations to assess their effectiveness in promoting competition. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/private_schoolin g_competition_sssessment_1_july.pdf Government in Markets Electricity December, 2012 Own initiative based on discussions with the Planning Commission Outcome (tick relevant columns): Mapping and eliminating subsidies from the government to improve efficiency and competition.
Action Action Government in Markets Public sector enterprise: Pakistan Steel Mills October, 2012 Own initiative based on discussions with the Planning Commission Outcome (tick relevant columns): No Mapping and eliminating subsidies from the government to improve efficiency competition. Government in Markets Public sector enterprise: Pakistan International Airlines September, 2012 Own initiative based on discussions with the Planning Commission Outcome (tick relevant columns): No Mapping and eliminating subsidies from the government to improve efficiency and competition.
Action Action Government in Markets Railways August, 2012 Own initiative based on discussions with the Planning Commission Outcome (tick relevant columns): No Mapping and eliminating subsidies from the government to improve efficiency and competition. Transport Aviation April, 2012 9 Months Internal Outcome (tick relevant columns): The reason of study was to gain in-depth understanding of how the sector is working. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/final_aviation_re port_5_april_2012_v2.pdf
Action Action Other Polyester Staple Fibre March, 2011 Based on discussions with textile industry representatives Outcome (tick relevant columns): To identify competition concerns, such as efficiency, market structure, entry barriers, regulatory issues and anti-competitive practices, i.e. abuse of dominance, cartels or collusive agreements. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/competition_imp act_assessment_report1.pdf Cooking Oil & Ghee July, 2011 5 Months Outcome (tick relevant columns): To better understand the functioning of market and identify competition vulnerabilities. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/competition_ass essment_study_of_cooking_oil_and_ghee_sector_in_pakistan.pdf
Action Action Chemicals Fertilizer November 2009 Own initiative based on competition concerns presented in the public. Outcome (tick relevant columns): The reason of study was to gain in-depth understanding of how the sector is working and particularly to identify abuse of dominance and regulatory issues. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/ccp_fertilizer_bo ok_for_website.pdf Sugar Sector in Pakistan June, 2009 1 Year Own initiative Outcome (tick relevant columns): To examine a probable cartel agreement between market players, abuse of dominance and regulatory issues. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/sugar_report.pdf
Action Action Energy Energy Sector Report December, 2009 8 Months Own initiative Outcome (tick relevant columns): To study the competition situation in the electricity market. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/energy_sector_re port.pdf Financial Services Banking Sector in Pakistan November, 2009 1 Year Outcome (tick relevant columns): Acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the market. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/research_and_publications/banking_sector_r eport_nov2009-1.pdf
Action Construction Cement June 2008 6 months Own initiative and complaints from users. Outcome (tick relevant columns): Price hike and to look into the possibility of a cartel. http://cc.gov.pk/images/downloads/enquiry_reports/research_cement_reportnew.pdf