Pakistan, July 23 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has praised the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for its strong recent performance, particularly for reducing the backlog of court cases. Speaking in the Senate, he noted that the number of pending cases has dropped from 577 to around 300 over the last two years, thanks to the commission's proactive litigation efforts.

The minister requested the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue to invite Dr. Kabir Sidhu, Chairman of CCP, for a detailed briefing on the reforms and enforcement actions taken under his leadership. He highlighted that a transparent and competitive regulatory environment is vital for a healthy market economy, and said the CCP's role has become inc...