“Right to Information: Key Messages for Government Officials” by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency (PILDAT), advocates for the universal right to information (RTI) as a cornerstone of good governance and justice. It asserts that governments are duty-bound to provide transparent and speedy access to information, highlighting how RTI legislation, increasingly adopted worldwide, fosters public trust, exposes corruption, and enhances governmental efficiency. The document details the evolution of RTI in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, noting that while Pakistan was an early adopter with the Freedom of Information Ordinance 2002, its implementation has been weak compared to India’s robust RTI Act of 2005. It emphasizes the progressive potential of Pakistan’s new draft RTI law and outlines the specific provisions and responsibilities under the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013, including the role of Public Information Officers (PIOs) and the Punjab Information Commission in ensuring citizen access to information.