Competition Commission deploys AI against bid rigging
Competition Commission deploys AI against bid rigging. File photo
Published October 18, 2026 09:00 PM
(WebDesk) The Competition Commission of Pakistan has introduced an artificial intelligence system to detect suspected bid rigging in public procurement.
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has deployed a new artificial intelligence-based Bid-Rigging Detection System to identify potential cartel activity in public procurement. The system is designed to screen procurement worth approximately $60 billion annually. The initiative aims to strengthen competition oversight and help authorities identify suspicious bidding patterns, Dawn reported on October 18.