Right to Information
From government transparency to freedom of speech, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest developments and issues affecting your right to information.
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Year-Long Obstruction: Information Ministry Finally Directed to Release PTV Anchors’ Pay Packages
The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB), to disclose details of the…
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RTI Practitioner Aamir Baloch Challenges Section 7 of Federal RTI Act in Balochistan High Court
In a major development for transparency and citizens’ right to know, Karachi-based advocate and Right to Information (RTI) activist Aamir…
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Punjab RTI Law Faces Major Changes: Facilitation or Restriction?
Lahore – The Punjab Information Commission (PIC) has finalised wide-ranging amendments to the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act,…
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Bureaucratic Resistance Is Paralyzing Balochistan’s RTI Commission, Chief Says
Balochistan’s Chief Information Commissioner, Abdul Shakoor, has said that the Balochistan Information Commission is facing serious challenges due to strong…
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PIC’s Controversial Decision Raises Concerns Over Transparency and Access to Public Records
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has once again come under scrutiny after disposing of an appeal in a manner…
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One Year On, PIC Fails to Enforce Order to Remove MOFA’s Controversial RTI Requirements
Nearly a year has passed since the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to remove…
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National Assembly Passes Amendment Requiring Civil Servants to Publicly Declare Assets
Islamabad — The National Assembly has passed a key amendment to the Civil Servants Act, making it mandatory for civil…
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PIC Serves Show Cause Notice to National Saving Centre Chief for Defying RTI Act
Islamabad: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has issued show cause notice to the Director General of the National Saving Centre…
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PIC Serves Show Cause Notice to National Saving Centre Chief for Defying RTI Act
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has issued show cause notice to the Director General of the National Saving Centre…
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15 Years of Article 19A: Right to Information Still Awaits Effective Implementation
Islamabad: April 8, 2025 marked the 15th anniversary of the National Assembly’s passage of the 18th Amendment, through which Article…
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