The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has received requests from major private school systems seeking additional time to submit their replies to the show-cause notices.
The proceedings relate to alleged violations of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010 concerning abuse of dominant position, requiring parents to purchase branded uniforms, stationery, and other mandatory supplies exclusively from designated vendors.
After considering these requests, and to ensure due process and a fair, transparent opportunity of hearing for all parties, the Commission has granted an extension of time until 30 December 2025 for submission of responses.
Some school systems have already submitted their written replies.
The school systems issued show-cause notices include Beaconhouse School System, The City School, Headstart, Lahore Grammar School (LGS), Froebel’s, Roots International, Roots Millennium, KIPS, Allied Schools, Super Nova, Dar-e-Arqam, STEP School, Westminster International, United Charter School, and The Smart School, among others.
Upon receipt of replies, the CCP will fix hearings at which the concerned schools or their authorized counsel will be given an opportunity to present their case in accordance with the law.
CCP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu reiterated that the education sector is a vital public interest sector with a direct impact on millions of households. He affirmed that the Commission remains committed to ensuring fair competition, safeguarding consumer welfare, and conducting proceedings in a transparent, impartial, and lawful manner.
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And just like that . I told you, now they’ll bribe the govt and do what they always do.
If they wanted to follow the law, they’d have done it immediately
These private school mafia are thief’s. They Sit with ministers and bribe system look at there life styles. How in world bss become richest family in pakistan . Government should Please help parents to let there children study . Quota system for these families fix number of schools and enrolment of minium and maximum students rest give to other partners .plus they should curtail fees