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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PIC fines Pakistan Railways’ officer for denying information request under RTI
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has imposed fine on the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) of Pakistan Railways for wilfully denying…
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Disclosure of Ertugurl Drama’s agreement could damage Pak-Turkey ties, PTV
ISLAMABAD: Disclosure of the agreement signed between Pakistan’s national television – Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) – and Turkish Radio and…
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PCB is a public body, bound to provide info under RTI Law, PIC
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark verdict, the Pakistan Information Commission on Friday declared that the Pakistan Cricket Board is a “Public…
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RTI Laws Failed To Ensure Citizen Information’s Right
Article 19-A of the Constitution of Pakistan gives the right of access to information to every citizen of Pakistan. It…
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Right to Information landscape in Pakistan
By Syed Raza Ali Shah Information is considered as oxygen of democracy. If citizens are unaware of the rulers’ actions,…
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IHC declares information about judges’ perks & privileges as public documents
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the information about the perks and privileges of judges as public documents and…
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To know is the public right: IHC upholds PIC order against PHAF
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a writ petition filed by Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF) and has…
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RTI law is an effective tool to highlight corruptions, faith-based discriminations: Experts
ISLAMABAD: Experts at an advocacy workshop were in consensus that the right to information law is an effective tool that can…
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PPP welcomes PIC order about recruitments in superior judiciary: Senator Farhatullah Babar
Islamabad: The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has welcomed the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) order about recruitment in the superior judiciary, saying…
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PIC bounds PMC to ensure provision of information about medical treatment to citizens
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has ruled that citizens can obtain information about their medical treatment from any hospital…
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