RTI Day Celebrated at Islamia College Peshawar
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC), in collaboration with Islamia College University Peshawar, celebrated International Day for Universal Access to Information on Monday. The event included an awareness seminar and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote open governance.
Chief Information Commissioner Syed Nazar Hussain Shah, Information Commissioner Arshad Ahmed, and Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Ur Rehman were present, alongside faculty members, students, and civil society representatives.
Shah emphasized the RTI Act's role in ensuring transparency within public institutions, combating corruption, and fostering good governance. He noted that citizens can access public information free of charge, empowering them to scrutinize government expenditures and enhancing trust in democratic processes.
Director of Communication Sayed Saadat Jahan explained the process of obtaining information from public bodies, highlighting its practical significance for students, research, and future careers.
Souvenirs and certificates were distributed to individuals who made outstanding contributions to RTI during the previous year. The Vice Chancellor reaffirmed the university's commitment to transparency and pledged support for the MoU's objectives.