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The Supreme Court ruled that \u201cOptions International,\u201d put itself forward by selling its products under the international brand name Starbucks and by using its logo, which amounts to deceptive marketing.<br \/>\nSince the new management has taken over, CCP has effectively recovered fines of PKR 38 million, demonstrating substantial progress in its fight against cartel conduct.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 :Following the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its appeal; M\/s Options International deposited the PKR 6 million penalties under Section 40(8) of the Competition Act 2010 into national treasury. 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