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[Marshmallow]

they havent taken it yet ? ok!

n sorry to kno abt da loss of ur member in islamabad to asad umer

Okey then, should i expect a denial from KPK government in a day or two?

no we have better things to do than doing dis.... like defeating pmln members in Isl n Punjab

 

[SBD-3]

n sorry to kno abt da loss of ur member in islamabad to asad umer

no we have better things to do than doing dis.... like defeating pmln members in Isl n Punjab

We're pretty satisfied Lost 2 gained 5 especially the seats in NA where we need it the most. In punjab losing out a couple of seats doesn't represent a hard dent since we are already sitting pretty. But in NA snatching two above the previous tally means quite a lot.
The math is exact opposite for PTI. Plus we didn't face the psychological blow of losing out home seats. Plus the loss of two crucial seats in NA where the power struggle for opposition is intense.

 

[Jazzbot]

Just for a teaser. Didn't PTI vow not to take foreign aid and debts?

Foreign debts yes, and they aren't taking any as of yet..

 

[SBD-3]

Foreign debts yes, and they aren't taking any as of yet..

Lets hope that they say true to this.

 

[Jazzbot]

Haters gonna hate..

 

[chauvunist]

OK couple of positive things i have come across in KPK...

Police and Wapda have beefed up their raids on "Bijli chors"and hundreds have been arrested...Some areas in Suburbs of Peshawar were notorious for electricity theft and they are at the receveing end...

Scrutiny Govt Employees (so far in Hospitals only don't know about other deptts) is going on about their income,any other source of income and ownership of property for possible accountability and tax etc

Municipal corporation has started working efficiently after black period of ANP govt

Another thing i have heard that kitchens etc are locked in CM house and according to the employees he just bring something light from outside for lunch etc without wasting thousands daily in the kitchen...

 

[Jazzbot]

 

[Jazzbot]

KPK info bill a catalyst for change - thenews.com.pk

ISLAMABAD: Although promulgation of Right to Information (RTI) Ordinance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has largely gone unnoticed in the media, it is set to become a catalyst for change by practically recognising the people’s right to know through a law considered one of the best in the world.



While majority of the media persons are unaware of the efficacy of an RTI law that breaks the culture of secrecy and ends monopoly of ‘privileged’ journalists, it is equally useful for the public, allowing them to seek out information about anything and of any department run by public money. “The KP RTI Ordinance contains all the features that are vital for a strong RTI law. This is why it scores 143 and is positioned at the top of global RTI rankings,” commented a World Bank expert.


Before discussing the salient features of the RTI Ordinance promulgated in the KP, it is important to understand Pakistan’s position on global level regarding introduction of the laws promoting transparency and curbing corruption. This law existed in only 13 countries just a couple of decades ago, according to a World Bank briefing note. Now is introduced in 90 countries though it differs in effectiveness, depending on the structure and scope of legal framework.



Pakistan was the first country in South Asia to introduce RTI legislation through Freedom of Information (FOI) Ordinance in 2002 however the law defeated its own purpose given the shortcomings as it was limited in scope with a lot of information declared exempted from disclosure and the subsequent weak enforcement mechanism.



In contrast, India introduced similar legislation in 2005 that resulted in changing the governance paradigm and unprecedented growth of RTI activists other than the media holding the government to account.



Bangladesh and Nepal followed. Now India stands 2nd in global rating of RTI laws, Bangladesh ranks 15th, Nepal occupies 20th position while Pakistan ranks 76th among 90 countries having RTI laws.



Article 19-A of the 18th amendment was a step forward as people’s right to know was constitutionally acknowledged as one of the fundamental rights. Earlier, access to information was mere a statutory right granted through FOI Ordinance 2002. At present, FOI Ordinance is applicable at the federal level. Sindh and Balochistan have also replicated it but nowhere is it serving the desired purpose due to inherent flaws.



While KPK has promulgated an effective RTI legislation through an Ordinance, Punjab has prepared and advertised a draft seeking public comment before presenting it in the provincial assembly. The federal government is working on devising a new RTI law.



Compared to FOI Ordinance 2002, KP’s RTI Ordinance 2013 is a giant step ahead. The former Ordinance has a limited scope, charges Rs50 for each FOI request, requires a reason for wanting information and a signed affidavit that it will not be used for any other purpose, allows 21 days to respond to FOI requests and has no provision for urgent requests. It has vague, open and extensive exemptions; no provision for a harm test; no protection for whistleblowers; designates the Ombudsman - with only recommendatory powers - to hear complaints; and weaker sanctions for wrongdoers, according a brief of World Bank’s consultant.



As for the RTI Ordinance promulgated in the KP, it is a potent law, though there is always room for improvement. Following are its salient features: Extremely wide in scope: It applies to all government departments, the KP legislature, chief minister/governor secretariat, lower courts, and even to private bodies funded by government and private bodies providing public services.


Speedy and free provision of information: An applicant does not have to deposit any fee for submitting an information request. One can submit a hand-written application or send email queries to the head of concerned department (later to the Information Officer once designated). Information officers must help citizens in making requests without inquiring about the reason for requesting information. The concerned department is bound to provide information within ten working days.



For matters of life and liberty, information must be provided within two working days.Punishment for officers denying/destroying requested information: Those deliberately refusing to disclose information, or destroying information subject to an RTI request, can be punished with a fine of up to Rs50,000; a prison sentence of up to two years, or both.



Extensive proactive disclosure of information: This is the information that public bodies must publish. It includes details of the functions and services a public body provides; its organisational set-up; its staffing structure and the salaries, perks and privileges of senior officials.



Clear and narrowly defined exemptions: Legitimate exemptions to RTI are specified in the law, e.g. information that would harm national security, the economy, legally privileged information.However, the KPK law also provides a harm test, whereby if the benefit in disclosure outweighs the harm, then even exempt information must be disclosed. There is no blanketed exemption for defence and other issues of national security.



Protection of whistleblowers: No action can be taken against the whistleblower who brings to light the internal wrongdoings in good faith and in the larger public interests.Independent Information Commission: Contrary to past practice of making Ombudsman an appellant authority, an independent commission will be set up to both hear complaints and enforce compliance with the law, and also to monitor and support implementation. While the chief commissioner, a retired senior government servant, will be appointed by the government along with three members -a retired high court judge, a senior advocate and a civil society representative will be appointed by the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court, the Bar Council and the Human Rights Commission respectively.

 

[Jango]

 

[Spring Onion]

Imran Khan is in Swat today .

There are mobile hospitals specially with lady doctors on the cards for KPK. oh I forgot within a YEAR.

 

[MM_Haider]

IGP starts monitoring police performance through CCTVs

PESHAWAR: Sitting at the Central Police Office in the provincial capital or even travelling abroad, the Khyber Pakh-tunkhwa inspector general of police (IGP) would be able to see what police officials do in police stations. This is not at the planning stage, rather the IGP has already started observing activities at the Gulbahar Police Station on the screen of his cellular phone.

Eight close circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed at the urban Gulbahar Police Station, one each at the office of station house officer, moharrar, the lockup and five others in and around the building.

A similar security and vigilance system has been introduced at the East Cantonment Police Station.The installation of the CCTV cameras at all the police stations of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, numbering more than 200, is part of the over 30 initiatives taken by the incumbent IGP Ihsan Ghani under the agenda of reforming the police force.

However, it remains to be seen as to how much the IGP and the provincial government of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led by Pervez Khattak are committed to its implementation.“After the CCTVs are installed at all the police stations, the IGP, the DIGs and the DPOs will be able to monitor it from their offices,” said Ihsan Ghani in an interview with The News.

The official is looking for installation of the solar electricity system at all the police stations, so that their cameras, fans, lights and radios continue functioning during loadshedding.

“The female counters at over 60 police stations of the province have started receiving complaints. It is doing well to help the complainants, who would be reluctant to discuss problems with policemen in the past,” said Ihsan Ghani, an officer of the 11th Common Training Programme.

The IGP said the force is looking to increase compensation package for the slain policemen, so that the family of a cop killed in an encounter with terrorists or criminals face no problem in having a better life.

Projects have also been initiated for the welfare of the cops, including reducing duty hours by introducing shift system, providing them basic facilities at police stations.“We are planning to get good officers posted against key positions. The culture of shoulder promotion and out of turn promotions is being discouraged. A policy has been announced regarding the posting of officers from the rank of SP down to constables to uproot corruption and bring an end to misuse of powers,” said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police chief.

To keep a check on corruption, vigilance committees of well reputed elders are being set up at the local level. Also, committees at the range and province levels have been formed to take action against the corrupt officials, who will be administered strict punishments, including expulsion from service and lodging of cases against them.

“We are focusing on training of traffic cops, investigators and arranging short courses for moharrars and others. Colleges and schools have been notified for the purpose that have started functioning to improve the skills of the cops in specific fields,” Ihsan Ghani said.

Educated and trained moharrars have been deployed at police stations and have been strictly directed to be polite with the complainants and register the FIR whoever comes.The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are also planning to have a specialised intelligence wing to bust the network of militants and criminals. The force is also planning to recruit specialist investigators and traffic wardens as sub-inspectors to improve the investigation and traffic system.

“We have forwarded a case to the government and after its approval, we will hire specialist investigators and traffic managers as sub-inspectors. They will be having own wings and will be able to go to the top on the basis of performance,” the IGP said.

“The online FIR registration system is doing very well. It has received a number of calls, after which we have lodged 44 FIRs at various police stations,” Ihsan Ghani said, adding the force is also going to launch its own FM radio “Pasban” in a few days.

The RJs of the radio will not only inform the motorists about traffic accidents and road blockades to take another route but will also take live complaints against any police station in the province.

IGP starts monitoring police performance through CCTVs - thenews.com.pk

 

[MM_Haider]

Imran Khan will at 3 important events in Swat today on Aug 26th > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf > Insaf News

Imran Khan will at 3 important events in Swat today on Aug 26th

Monday 26th August sees more promises being fulfilled by PTI in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, especially in terms of womencare. Chairman Imran KHan will be present at 3 important events on Swat:

1. He will lay the foundation stone of 2 Micro Hydel sites which will provide all of Kalam with cheap and regular electricity by next summer. PTI plans to develop 300 such micro hydel sites in remote areas

2. Imran will inaugurate the first MCH (mother child health) centre in rural swat which will provide 24/7 health cover to expectant mothers. 50 more MCH centres will open all over KPK in 12 months.

3. Imran Khan will inaugurate a mobile Lady Doctor Service for remote far flung villages to provide health cover to females/children. 50 more will start functioning within 12 months.



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[ajpirzada]

accountability and transparency culture seems to be propping up in KPK. a gud sign!

Imran Khan will at 3 important events in Swat today on Aug 26th > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf > Insaf News

Imran Khan will at 3 important events in Swat today on Aug 26th

Monday 26th August sees more promises being fulfilled by PTI in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, especially in terms of womencare. Chairman Imran KHan will be present at 3 important events on Swat:

1. He will lay the foundation stone of 2 Micro Hydel sites which will provide all of Kalam with cheap and regular electricity by next summer. PTI plans to develop 300 such micro hydel sites in remote areas

2. Imran will inaugurate the first MCH (mother child health) centre in rural swat which will provide 24/7 health cover to expectant mothers. 50 more MCH centres will open all over KPK in 12 months.

3. Imran Khan will inaugurate a mobile Lady Doctor Service for remote far flung villages to provide health cover to females/children. 50 more will start functioning within 12 months.



Central Media Cell
051-2270744

awesome.. and the remaining two points deserve applause!! small but critical initiatives is the way to go. we dont have money for mega projects.

 

[Jango]

small but critical initiatives is the way to go. we dont have money for mega projects.

That is a problem actually.

In the past couple of weeks, I have encountered at least 4 people who have said that what is PTI doing in KPK? No big project...Shahbz Sharif announced Metro, computerized record, bla bla bla. Nawaz Sharif announcing bullet train, kashgar etc.

But then I tell them these grass root initiatives which are going to make the real difference.

 

[ajpirzada]

That is a problem actually.

In the past couple of weeks, I have encountered at least 4 people who have said that what is PTI doing in KPK? No big project...Shahbz Sharif announced Metro, computerized record, bla bla bla. Nawaz Sharif announcing bullet train, kashgar etc.

But then I tell them these grass root initiatives which are going to make the real difference.

exactly. and these small and sustainable initiative have a greater direct effect in changing the lives of the targeted people. mega projects have many indirect effects which sometime trickle down to general public in a significant way and sometimes dont.
but face the reality that we dont have money for such mega projects. and in all likelihood many of them wont even be realised due to financial constraints.

for a long time i was hoping to hear that PTI is doing something or atleast thinking of doing something about mini hydro projects. and this new has really excited me and made me hopeful of the said 'change' we are waiting for.