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Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA) is not-for-profit, non-governmental, civil society organization working for promotion of public accountability and good governance. CGPA was established in 2011, and registered on January 31, 2012 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. CGPA is governed by board of directors, comprises of seven members.
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Right to Information: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right-to-Information-Act-2013
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Right to Information: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right-to-Information-Act-2013
Peshawar

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The Express TRIBUNE


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The Express TRIBUNE


Mr President, wake up to FATA’s plight”

The Express TRIBUNE


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The Express TRIBUNE


Right to Information: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right-to-Information-Act-2013
Peshawar

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The Express TRIBUNE


Right to information legislation in Pakistan

The Express TRIBUNE


Mr President, wake up to FATA’s plight”

The Express TRIBUNE


Living in the shadow of the Frontier Crimes Regulations

The Express TRIBUNE


Right to Information: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right-to-Information-Act-2013
Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right-to-Information-Act-2013


Stumbling blocks in FATA reforms

The Express TRIBUNE


Right to information legislation in Pakistan

The Express TRIBUNE


Mr President, wake up to FATA’s plight”

The Express TRIBUNE


Living in the shadow of the Frontier Crimes Regulations

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Right to Information: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right-to-Information-Act-2013
Peshawar

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CGPA organises awareness seminar on KP RI Act-2013

The Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA), organized awareness seminar on KP Right to Information Act 2013, in district Kohat on Wednesday. Professor Kaleemullah, Commissioner Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Commission said that RTI is to strengthen the citizens and citizens should own it. He was speaking in a seminar organized by Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA) in District Press Club in Kohat on Wednesday.

Ziaullah Bangash, Member of Provincial Assembly stated that the law makes the elected representatives and public bodies accountable to the citizens, therefore its importance for democracy can't be overlooked. He stressed that citizens should actively practice their Right to Information by information requests to public bodies.

Members of civil society organisations, Journalists, Lawyers & public officials attended the seminar. Muhammad Anwar, Executive Director CGPA shared salient features of the law and explained how affective the use of RTI Act is for the accountability of the government employees. He shared the process of filing information request to the public body. He stated that there is no need to submit fee or show reason for filing of information request. Professor Kaleemullah, the chief guest of the seminar, explained about the structure of the commission as well as the process of filing complaints and the role and responsibilities of the commission. Professor Kaleemullah stated that all provincial public bodies or those institutions performing public functions can be accessed for the right to information under the law.


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CGPA organised Trainings and Awareness Sessions on Right to Information and Right to Public Services Laws in newly merged districts with support of GIZ.
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