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It is considered as an ability to understand the need of information, ways and sources to attain that information. It is considered to be a mandatory attribute for young learners now a days. In this era of goal oriented education, students are expected to learn this kind of skill to compete in challenging professional life. In Pakistan, competency based curriculum had been introduced and implemented in 2007. Students were assumed to be equipped with this modern skill. Major purpose of this study was to evaluate this skill in secondary school students. Instrument used for the purpose of data collection was adapted from Information literacy skills continuum, kindergarten-grade12 (1998) . Data were collected from the secondary school students of science, arts and computer science. Collected data was analyzed through SPSS by using descriptive statistics. Results of the study showed that students were fully aware of information skill and they showed capability to use it.  \nKeywords: Information skill, Competency based curriculum, Metacognitive ability  \n*PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.  \nEmail: [amnayousaf94@yahoo.com](amnayousaf94@yahoo.com)  \n** Professor, IER, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Email: [drmumtazakhter@hotmail.com](drmumtazakhter@hotmail.com)  \nIntroduction  \nInformation skill is an evolving idea to be learned from last two decades. It is considered as a prerequisite for most important attributes e.g., critical thinking, problem solving and scientific literacy. In its early period, this skill has been taught as library instruction but now it has become a key component of teaching and learning. While defining information skill researchers have commonly used terms of; information seeking, being aware of information sources, capability to evaluate and select information, aware of media usage, authenticity of information, information ethics, effective communication of information etc. (Dunlap & Lowenthal, 2011) .  \nDefining in simple words information skill isa rational structure for identifying, finding, understanding, evaluating and using information. It comprises on shaping the nature and degree of desired information, retrieving information efficiently and competently, assessing critically information and information sources, integrating particular information with the already known information/knowledge, using information efficiently to complete a specific task, understanding the legal and ethical issues of the use of information and information media (Claxton & Carr, 2004) .  \nInformation skill is considered an essential skill for preparing individuals for life. It is more than library instruction (Marcum, 2002) . This definition extends its circle from teaching and learning towards life skill.  \nPresidential Committee on information skill of American Library Association (ALA), in 1980, issued a report highlighting the demands and requirements of the information age. Committee further proposed that it is need of time to bring reforms in our teaching learning process. This is needed to empower students with the skill which may give meaning to students’ learning. Development of this skill will enable students to pursue knowledge independently even outside the classroom setting. These reforms will bring a drastic change into the classrooms. According to the report, developing such skill among students will make classrooms and learning more interactive and meaningful (ALA, 1980) .  \nAccording to Eisenberg and Berkowitz (1990), information skill is a type of skill needed to know and access information, but also applying that information for problem solving. 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