DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nAiming to promote citizen\u2019s participation in governance and to make the public institutions more transparent through citizen participation, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) in collaboration with non-governmental organizations namely Centre for Peace & Development Initiatives and Centre for Governance & Public Accountability arranged a consultative session titled \u2018Reflecting on the Achievements and Shaping the Future\u2019 here on Tuesday in Peshawar.
\nChief Information Commissioner KPIC, Mrs Farah Hamid Khan along with Ex-Commissioners of KPIC, Commissioner RTS, Public Information Officers (PIOs) of various government departments, members of civil society organizations, journalists, and students in a large number participated in the said consultative session. Taking recommendations and suggestions from the participants was the main objective of the session.
\nThe highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of RTI Awards in various categories to acknowledge outstanding efforts to individuals who have championed the cause of transparency and public interest through the practice of Right to Information (RTI) laws.
\nAbdul Qayum Khan, Assistant Director, Elementary and Secondary Education Department, was recognized with the RTI Award in the Public Servant Category.
\nHis dedication and facilitation of citizens in accessing information under RTI laws have significantly contributed to transparency and accountability in the region.
\nIn the Journalist Category, Musaarat Ullah Jan was honored with the RTI Award. His commitment to investigative journalism and reporting in the public interest has set a high standard in the field.
\nMusarrat ullah Jan\u2019s unwavering dedication to investigative journalism under RTI law has shed light on critical public interest issues, furthering the cause of transparency.
\nCitizen Category: Ahmed Ilyas, hailing from district Hangu was awarded in the Citizen Category for his exemplary practice of RTI laws to address public interest issues, demonstrating that ordinary citizens can make a significant impact when armed with the right to access information.
\nThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission, through this ceremony, not only celebrated the International Right to Information Day but also reaffirmed its commitment to promote transparency, accountability, and public interest in the region.
\nThe awardees serve as role models for others to follow, encouraging the responsible use of RTI laws for the betterment of society.
\nAddressing the participants Mrs. Farah Hamid Khan said that citizens being taxpayers are the real owners of institutions-held information. \u201cInstitutions will be more transparent if citizens use their constitutional right to access government-held information.
\nAs Right to Information (RTI) empowers them to keep eyes on institutions in managing public affairs\u201d Mrs. Farah added.
\nKPIC welcomed suggestions from the consultative session, and pledged to take measures for further improvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DLP Report PESHAWAR Aiming to promote citizen\u2019s participation in governance and to make the public institutions more transparent through citizen participation, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) in collaboration with non-governmental organizations namely Centre for Peace & Development Initiatives and Centre for Governance & Public Accountability arranged a consultative session titled \u2018Reflecting on the Achievements […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":438811,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-438895","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n