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Since August 2021, the Taliban has issued at least 13 directives, which contradicted former media laws.

The UN-appointed expert on freedom of opinion and expression has called for governments to strengthen efforts to close the “digital divide” and remove all barriers to the right to information. “Without universal and meaningful connectivity for all, ...

​​​​​​​Right to information is taken as an effective tool to curb corruption and irregularities in public agencies, thereby contributing to good governance. Transparency and citizen’s access to public information are equally essential aspects of RTI.

  The Right to Information Commission says the emergence of the online space has revolutionised the way information flows. It said...

Pakistan ranks 150 out of 180 countries in the 2023 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index. Even though the country moved up seven places compared to the previous year, that doesn’t say much given that the space for media freedom in Pakistan keeps shrinking gradually and ‘red lines’ keep changing every other day. Given

On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, Nai, a group that supports open media in Afghanistan, released figures showing a 32 percent rise in journalists' lack of access

The International Day for Universal Access to Information, also recognized as the Access to Information Day and Right to Know Day, was observed on September 28 across the world, including Pakistan. The decision to dedicate a global day for raising awareness about the significance of access to information in the promotion of human rights, democratic

The International Day for Universal Access to Information, also recognized as the Access to Information Day and Right to Know Day, was observed on September 28 across the world, including Pakistan....

Pakistan ranks 150 out of 180 countries in the 2023 Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index. Even though the country moved up seven places compared to the previous year, that doesn’t...

Ghana is improving access to information with the introduction of a new Online Records Management System (ORMS) to be deployed in 2024.