PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC), in collaboration with Islamia College University Peshawar, on Monday celebrated International Day for Universal Access to Information with an awareness seminar, followed by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the cause of open governance.

The chief information commissioner, Syed Nazar Hussain Shah, information commissioner Arshad Ahmed and the vice-chancellor of ICU, Prof Ahmadur Rehman attended the event. The function was also attended by ICU faculty members, students and civil society representatives.

Speaking on the occasion, Syed Nazar Hussain Shah said that the RTI Act was a powerful tool to ensure transparency in the financial and administrative affairs of public institutions, combating corruption and promoting good governance.

He said that people could access public information free of charge to see how their tax money was being spent. He said that an informed society strengthened trust in government and participatory democracy.

Sayed Saadat Jahan on the occasion explained the procedure for seeking information from public bodies and highlighted the practical importance of the RTI Act for students in their academic pursuits, research and future careers.

Souvenirs and certificates were distributed among those, who rendered outstanding services for RTI during the last year. The vice-chancellor reiterated the university’s dedication to transparency and pledged full support for the objectives of the MoU.

Published in Dawn, September 29th, 2026