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Sindh Information Commission Earns Praise from RTI Activis

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Sahiwal: Naeem Sadiq, a prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist, has expressed his appreciation for the commendable performance of the Sindh Information Commission in fostering transparency among reluctant public bodies. In a letter addressed to the Sindh Information Commission, Sadiq extended his gratitude, acknowledging the Commission’s efforts and support in compelling traditionally unresponsive public bodies to […]


Sindh Departments Defy Right to Information Act

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Sahiwal: Despite the passage of more than a year, a dozen Sindh government departments persist in non-compliance with The Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2016, shrugging off information requests. On January 20, 2023, this scribe submitted information requests to 17 provincial bodies, triggering a prolonged process. An application for internal review, mandated by Section 9(1) […]


Varsities asked to disclose 2% minority quota on websites

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) has said that all public sector universities in the province should disclose the implementation of the 2% admission quota for ethnic minorities on their respective websites. This information falls under Section 5 of the KP RTI Act, 2013, which pertains to the publication and availability of records. Syed […]


Call to respect Right to Information Law for transparency in election season

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ISLAMABAD  –  In the election season it is im­perative that the right to in­formation law is respected by all public bodies to promote transparency and accountabil­ity as elements for free and fair elections. This was stated by President Human Rights Cell of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Farhatullah Babar in a statement yesterday. However, The […]


IHC not ready to Implement Right to Information Act: Chief lnformation Commissioner

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ISLAMABAD: ( Parliament Times ): Courts are supposed to uphold the laws in the country and for that they themselves are expected to implement and obey the laws first to present example to others but here one of the higher courts of the country is not ready to obey and implement a law that is […]


Information is a right

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How can a group of rulers get people to not say anything against their poor policy choices? They can do that by withholding people’s access to information and freedom of expression. If the latest reports are anything to go by, Pakistan has a poor record of ensuring that people have the privilege of knowing what […]


Pakistan Information Commission Releases Bi-annual Report

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Islamabad: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has published its latest bi-annual report, fulfilling its obligation under Section 19(2)(c) of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. This comprehensive report outlines the Commission’s endeavors and accomplishments, reflecting its unwavering commitment to upholding citizens’ right of access to information. The report, mandated by the Act, provides […]


RTI Commission for Balochistan Urged

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QUETTA: The National Forum of Information Commissioners, a gathering of Information Commissioners from Pakistan’s federal and provincies, convened in Quetta on Wednesday to discuss the progress and achievements of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Information Secretary, Government of Balochistan, Imran Khan highlighted the government’s commitment to establishing an Information Commission in Balochistan under the […]


Punjab RTI Act-2013 falls short of global standards

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LAHORE: The Right to Information Act 2013 enacted in Punjab lacks three important aspects, due to which the Act does not meet the criteria of the United Nations Access to Information Agenda and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration for which urgent legislation is required. According to documents obtained by “Jang”, the United Nations Access […]


Right to Information Act: Judges welfare fund told to provide information

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LAHORE: Punjab Information Commission has ordered secretary of Judicial Officers Welfare Fund to make public information sought about the Fund within seven days. Chaudhry Qamar Ejaz, a former Sessions Judge, had sent an application to the Secretary of Judicial Officers Welfare Fund seeking information on the rules and regulations of the Fund and the allowances […]


Balochistan Information Commission Coming Soon

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QUETTA:  Balochistan Caretaker Minister for Information Jan Achakzai announced on Wednesday that the provincial government will soon appoint four information commissioners to make the Balochistan Information Commission functional. The minister made the announcement during a meeting with notables Mir Behram Lehri and Mir Bahram Baloch. “The provincial cabinet has already given its approval for the […]


Verdict on plea seeking SC staff details on 16th

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ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court has said it would announce its verdict on October 16 (Monday) over a petition seeking the disclosure of its staff details. The SC issued a notification to the petitioner to inform him about the decision. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the petition […]


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

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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 […]


Punjab police loath to release data of violence against women

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LAHORE: The Punjab Police have sought an exemption to stop releasing information on incidents of violence against women in the province under the Access to Information Act, 2013. According to the documents available, the Punjab Police have taken the stand that making such information public creates fear in the society. “The department also faces difficulties […]