The government functionaries are not only legally bound to share information with public, but are also under obligation to display information about their performance at a conspicuous place on monthly basis.-Ombudsman
Resistance by ERRA to provide contract copy of New Balakot city project and details of funds utilized deplored
While, according to a news report appearing in a national daily, ERRA has time to procure vehicles worth millions for its employees, it is continuously dragging its feet on the information request seeking access to copy of the contract of New Balakot City project. Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, (CPDI) filed information request to ERRA under Freedom of Information Ordinance 2002, on January 23, 2012 seeking certified information about funds spent on New Balakot City project during financial year 2010-11.
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Islamabad, April 02, 2012
Appointment of Federal Ombudsman demanded
Since the end of October 2010, the position of Federal Ombudsman is lying vacant with not even an acting Ombudsman appointed by the president, which is an obligation under the article 7 of the 1983 Order. In the absence of the Ombudsman, the only remedy available for the aggrieved is the mediation mechanism offered by the investigation officers under the powers conferred by the article 33 of the Order; ‘informal resolution of disputes’. However, the cases that can not be resolved through this informal dispute resolution mechanism are usually the ones most critical and thus requiring the most immediate attention.
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Islamabad, January 16, 2012
Forum formed for democratic policing
The Pakistan Forum on Democratic Policing (PFDP) was formed here on Tuesday to advocate the agenda at national and provincial levels for constitution of a legal framework, which enshrines true aspirations of democracy within the institution of police, in order to improve the performance and enhance the accountability. The forum was officially launched at a ceremony jointly organised by groups working for democratic policing- an alliance of Rozan, CPDI, Shehri CBE, Aurat Foundation, Individual Land, Shirkat Gah, HRCP, SPARC and SPO.
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Islamabad, December 13, 2011
