Competition Day: Dar asks CCP to protect consumer rights
Says besides major cartels, CCP should also look into matters pertaining to protection of rights of smaller consumers
ISLAMABAD:
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), besides major cartels, should also look into the matters pertaining to protection of rights of smaller consumers.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 7th, 2014.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), besides major cartels, should also look into the matters pertaining to protection of rights of smaller consumers.
He stated this while speaking at a seminar to celebrate the World Competition Day, organised by the CCP here, which was attended in large numbers by government officials, representatives of regulatory organisations and the business community.
Dar said competition resulted in lower prices and more choices for consumers, it also fostered innovation, promoted entrepreneurship and helped prepare domestic firms for international competition. He added the CCP should also work on the protection of consumers including the implementation of consumer rights.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 7th, 2014.