Pakistan Information Commission
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| Abbreviation | PIC |
|---|---|
| Formation | November 7, 2018 |
| Type | Independent and autonomous enforcement body |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | To establish mechanisms that enable citizens of Pakistan to exercise their constitutional right of access to information in matters of public importance |
| Location |
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Region served | Pakistan |
Chief Information Commissioner | Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui |
| Website | rti |
The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) operates as an independent and self-governing entity, established in accordance with Section 18 of the Right of Access to Information Act 2017. Its primary function is to create systems and processes that enable the citizens of Pakistan to exercise their constitutional entitlement to access information concerning matters of public significance.
The PIC holds the responsibility of enforcing the Right of Access to Information Act 2017. This involves various activities such as promoting public awareness of the law, assisting federal public bodies in adhering to the law, conducting training for public information officers, monitoring their performance, addressing complaints, and initiating appropriate action against individuals or entities that do not comply with the provisions outlined in the Right of Access to Information Act 2017.[1][2]
The PIC was officially established on November 7, 2018.[1] Its structure comprises a Chief Information Commissioner and two Information Commissioners.[3] As of June 8, 2023, the serving Information Commissioners are Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Ijaz Hassan Awan, and Huzaifa Rehman.[4][5]