He explained that the process of obtaining information is simple and can be done through written or verbal requests and that the commission is bound to take action on such requests.

He also mentioned that the commission will decide on appeals within 60 days and that the Sindh Information Commission will decide on appeals within 45 days.  He urged journalists to help raise awareness about this right and to seek information from government departments to facilitate the resolution of public problems/issues.

The event was organized by the Pakistan Information Commission and the NGO “Centre For Peace Development Initiative” at the Karachi Press Club where journalists were informed about the law regarding obtaining information from government departments.

Sindh Information Commissioner Shahid Jatoi also spoke at the event, highlighting the efforts of his organization in promoting awareness and providing information to citizens as-well as journalists.

He encouraged journalists to take full advantage of this law, which would help them perform their duties and enable government institutions to become more transparent. He mentioned that the Sindh Information Commission would soon organize an awareness program in Mithi and that they had contacted the DC of MirpurKhas in this regard.

The event was attended by Pakistan Information Commissioner Justice (Retd) Aejaz Awan, Sindh Information Commissioner Shahid Jatoi, former Punjab Information Commissioner Justice (Retd) Mehboob  Qadir Shah, and other dignitaries. The speakers emphasized the importance of promoting awareness about the right to information and encouraging citizens and journalists to exercise this right to promote good governance and transparency in government institutions.