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Pakistan's telecom regulator has granted technical approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan into Ufone, subject to strict consumer and competition safeguards, with only court clearance now pending.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters from his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 6, 2025. — Reuters Canadian officials are bracing for a possible trade war with the US. The new US president hints at tariffs and “economic power”. Trudeau emphasizes bilateral ties but rejects talk of a merger. There’s not a “snowball in hell” that Canada will merge with the United States, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, while his foreign minister added that the country will “never back down” from threats by Donald Trump. The comments by Trudeau and Foreign Affairs
Listen to the article Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have officially announced that they have entered merger talks to create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. The merger aims to help both companies compete more effectively in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) and intelligent driving technology industries. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe emphasized the need for greater scale to remain competitive in these areas. “Companies need greater scale to compete in the development of new technologies in electric vehicles and intelligent driving. A business integration would give us an advantage that will not be possible with the current cooperation framework,”
Listen to the article The Federal Cabinet has approved the recommendations submitted by the Federal Government Rights Commission to merge and dissolve 82 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The cabinet, which met today in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while agreeing to the recommendations, also formed a committee to protect the interests of employees, who will be affected by the merger and dissolution of various departments. These 82 entities are being transformed into strong institutions through digitization, smart management, effective governance, transparency and speedy implementation to provide better facilities to the common man. The Federal Council of Ministers
Islamabad: The Cabinet approved the re-merger of the National Security Printing Company, a state-owned enterprise, with the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, owned by the State Bank of Pakistan. Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on State Enterprises (CCOSOEs), in its meeting held on August 5, 2024, gave green light for the re-merger and later the matter was discussed by the cabinet. Considering a summary submitted by the Cabinet, the Cabinet approved decisions regarding the re-merger of the National Security Printing Company with the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation. The cabinet also approved the appointment of three women members to the board of the
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has raised concerns about the $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Media and Walt Disney, especially over the impact on competition due to their control of cricket broadcasting rights, according to sources familiar with the matter. the matter to Reuters. The development marks a major challenge for the merger, which aims to create India’s largest entertainment entity, competing with major players such as Sony, Zee Entertainment, Netflix and Amazon, with a combined portfolio of 120 TV channels and two streaming services. The CCI privately issued a notice to Reliance and Disney, highlighting concerns about the
June 29, 2024
PITTSBURGH: Working-class voters in Rust Belt cities like Pittsburgh used to overwhelmingly favor Democrats, but years of economic hardship and the rise of social issues that favor Republicans have made them a swing district again in 2024 . US President Joe Biden has overcome a key hurdle, winning endorsements from union presidents including the United Steelworkers (USW), a key player in the battle to buy US Steel that emerged during the 2024 campaign in Pennsylvania. But how many workers ignore union leaders and vote for Donald Trump could have a decisive impact in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, where the margin
Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is conducting an extensive analysis, collecting detailed data, to which market participants respond through comprehensive questionnaires and comments from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on the proposed PTCL-Telenor merger, according to a statement issued by published on Saturdays. As part of its assessment, the CCP will also assess the efficiencies claimed by the merging entities, which must be beneficial to consumers, the statement said. CCP is currently conducting a Phase II review of the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). This critical review will determine whether the merger
Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) said on Monday that telecom mergers could reduce consumer choice, citing the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). The regulator revealed that a preliminary investigation by the CCP indicated that the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers Private Limited (OT) by PTCL could lead to a significant reduction in competition in the telecom sector. PTCL, a publicly traded company, specializes in various telecommunication services, including mobile cellular, wireless local loop service, direct-to-home television service and financial services across Pakistan. Telenor Pakistan and OT, both
Islamabad: With one of the biggest mergers in Pakistan’s telecom sector underway, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) said a decision on Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) takeover of Telenor Pakistan could be delayed as rivals have expressed concern about the plan. In a statement, the CCP said a pre-merger application regarding PTCL’s intention to acquire 100% stake in Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers was received on February 29, 2024. However, the application was submitted with an incorrect fee and the remaining amount was sent to the committee on 6 March 2024. Later, to complete the due diligence, further information
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