Daily Archives: October 7, 2023

TIP releases report on ‘Right of Access to Information Act’

October 7, 2023
Right to Information

KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has released a report on “State of Implementation of Proactive Disclosure, Federal Right of Access to Information Act 2017” which aims to provide external feedback to the federal government’s departments and ministries regarding the implementation of Proactive Disclosure Provision under The Right of Access to Information Act 2017. The second […]

Contempt notices issued to Pemra chief, actors

October 7, 2023
advertising

BAHAWALPUR: The Lahore High Court Bahawalpur bench has issued contempt notices to the PEMRA chairman, a paint company owner and artistes for playing the role of a judge and lawyers in an advertisement video. Lahore High Court Bahawalpur Bench Justice Anwarul Haq Pannu heard the contempt of court petition filed by Chaudhry Dilshad Ahmad, according […]

Concealing VAW Data: ‘The Problem Is The Crime, Not Its Reporting’

October 7, 2023
General News

The Punjab Police have recently requested an exemption from releasing information regarding incidents of violence against women in the province under the Access to Information Act, 2013 after a petition was filed in the Information Commission. In June, the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) took action under the Right to Information (RTI) and formally submitted […]