The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) conducted training sessions for more than 40 Public Information Officers (PIOs) from various public bodies in Peshawar to improve implementation of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information (RTI) Act and ensure timely public access to information.

The sessions covered key provisions of the Act and PIOs’ responsibilities in handling information requests. KPIC Deputy Director Communication Syed Saadat Jehan briefed participants on the law and its implementation in the province, while Deputy Registrar Nazim Shahab Qamar explained exemptions from disclosure and the legal timelines for responding to requests.

Qamar also highlighted Sections 4 and 5 of the Act, which require public bodies to maintain properly indexed records and proactively publish information on their websites.

Information Commissioner (Judicial) Arshad Ahmad addressed participants’ queries and encouraged officers to seek the Commission’s guidance when facing difficulties in obtaining information from their departments.

Chief Information Commissioner Syed Nazar Hussain Shah emphasised the role PIOs play in the effective implementation of the RTI Act, highlighting their commitment to transparency, accountability, and ensuring citizens’ timely access to information.