RTI Request on Additional Charges and Procurement Roles Still Ignored by KP Culture & Tourism Authority
PESHAWAR – The Culture and Tourism Authority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to ignore critical questions of public interest, as a second Right to Information (RTI) request sent on 11 January 2025 remains unanswered well into April. This RTI request, sent to the office of the Director General, specifically sought transparency regarding: The number of officials currently holding additional charges within the Culture and Tourism Authority The official grades of such individuals The originating departments or positions from which these additional charges were assigned The names and designations of officials responsible for procurement The names, roles, and tenure dates of individuals overseeing event management Despite clearly stated queries and submission of proper documentation, the department has failed to respond within the legal time limit of 10–20 working days as mandated by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa RTI Act 2013. This delay is not only a violation of the l...