Sports Department Goes Silent on Information Requests
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - A journalist in
Peshawar is locked in a battle for transparency with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sports Department. Musarrat Ullah Jan, a citizen with a keen eye for
accountability, has accused the department of failing to respond to multiple
RTI requests submitted since 2022.
Jan, exercising his right under the Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act, has filed numerous online applications
seeking information from the Sports Department. Disappointingly, all requests
have been met with silence. This lack of response not only hinders Jan's
journalistic endeavors but also raises concerns about the department's
commitment to openness and public scrutiny.
The RTI applications pertain to various aspects
of the Sports Department's operations. Specific details remain undisclosed due
to the pending nature of the requests. However, Jan's pursuit of information
highlights the potential for a larger issue of secrecy within the department.
Jan has taken his fight for transparency to the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Commission. He has filed a formal complaint
urging the commission to:
Direct the Sports Department to respond
promptly and completely to all pending RTI applications.
Impose a fine on the department's PIO (Public
Information Officer) for non-compliance with the RTI Act.
Instruct the Sports Department to implement
measures guaranteeing timely responses to future RTI requests.
The RTI Commission is yet to respond to the
complaint. This case underscores the challenges citizens face in obtaining
information from government departments. It is yet to be seen if the Commission
will intervene and ensure transparency prevails at the Sports Department.
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