ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved Systems Limited’s acquisition of SAA Services (Private) Limited, a company owned by British American Tobacco (BAT).
The deal, signed under a share purchase agreement, was reviewed by CCP to check whether it could hurt competition in Pakistan. After assessment, the regulator found no issues and cleared the transaction.
Systems Limited, Pakistan’s top technology firm in software, cloud, and business process outsourcing (BPO), will now fully own SAA Services. The company mainly provides internal IT services including HR, finance, procurement, and digital solutions — to BAT companies worldwide and does not deal with outside customers.
CCP said that while both firms are in the IT sector, their operations do not overlap in Pakistan’s BPO market. The acquisition will not reduce competition or give Systems any unfair dominance.
Officials believe the move could bring new expertise, jobs, and technology transfer to Pakistan’s IT sector, helping boost digital transformation and economic growth.
