Senate passes `historic´ Right of Access to Information Bill
(WorldNews Pakistan)

Declaration of public record ISLAMABAD: The Senate unanimously passed on Tuesday the much-demanded access to information bill, which grants citizens complete access to the record of public authorities. The landmark legislation is expected to make the government more accountable regarding corruption and inefficiency, besides ensuring good governance, sound economy and the respect for human rights. However, under the `Right of Access to Information Bill 2017´ there will be no access to the official record of armed forces, defence installations, details of individuals´ bank accounts, defence and national security. But information regarding defence-related commercial and welfare activities can...