RTI Quiz Contest 2024 to Raise Public Awareness

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has announced the launch of the Pakistan RTI Quiz Contest 2024, aimed at raising public awareness about good governance, accountability, and transparency.

The online quiz, designed to enhance understanding of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017, consists of 10 questions. Each question must be answered within 30 seconds, according to a press release.

The contest is being organized in collaboration with the Press Network of Pakistan. 

The deadline to participate in the quiz is September 25, 2024, with the winners to be announced on the “International Day for Universal Access to Information”, observed on September 28, 2024.

Chief Information Commissioner Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui praised the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017, as a landmark piece of legislation that empowers Pakistani citizens to access information held by public authorities.

He highlighted that this act has revolutionized the way citizens interact with the government.

“By exercising their fundamental Right to Information, Pakistani citizens can demonstrate their commitment to fostering a much more informed, engaged, and prosperous society,” Siddiqui said, urging nationals—particularly university students, media personnel, and youth—to actively participate in the contest.

Salahuddin Qazi, Chief Executive of the Press Network of Pakistan, stressed that informed citizens play a critical role in ensuring good governance and contributing to effective policy-making and decision-making processes.

He further lauded the Pakistan Information Commission’s landmark decisions under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017, emphasizing that exercising RTI laws is crucial for civic-centric governance, transparency, and human rights protection worldwide.

The Pakistan RTI Quiz Contest 2024 is part of a larger awareness campaign aimed at addressing the limited public knowledge about RTI laws. The quiz can be accessed at the following link: https://pnp.com.pk/rtiquiz2024.

The winners will be announced during the International Day for Universal Access to Information event on September 28, 2024.