Internship Guide: National Assembly of Pakistan

Applications are now being accepted for the National Assembly of the country’s Parliament Internship Program – Summer Batch 2025, which will give students and recent graduates a six-week practical exposure and an understanding of how the nation’s top legislative body operates.

This initiative, which aims to raise young people’s awareness of democracy, is consistent with the National Assembly Strategic Plan (NASP), which places a strong emphasis on incorporating people, especially students, in legislative operations.

Overview of the Program

By personal engagement in the operations of the National Assembly, the internship provides trainees with a unique chance to learn about public policy, parliamentary procedures, and democratic principles.

Time Duration

Time Period: 6 weeks
Batches: offered all year round on a rotating basis.

Eligibility Criteria

These requirements must be fulfilled by applicants:

Completed a minimum of 14 years of study at an institution approved by the Higher study Commission (HEC).
Enrolled in a master’s degree in one of the following fields or an undergraduate program lasting four years (after four semesters).

Accounting, finance, commerce, statistics, public administration, business administration, economics, and law
Agriculture, Human Resources, Media Sciences, and Mass Communication
Social Sciences, Information Systems & Technology, or any comparable 16-year program

Essential:

60% is the required score in the percentage system.
CGPA of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0) in the GPA system

30 years old is the maximum age limit.

Candidates from remote areas, such as Balochistan, Sindh, the province Southern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the former FATA, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Features of an Internship

Get hands-on experience by collaborating directly with different National Assembly departments.
Training and Orientation: Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS), Islamabad, for three to five days
Professional Growth: Understanding parliamentary government, legislation, and research
Mentoring: Advice given by seasoned experts
Certification: The National Assembly Secretariat’s Internship Graduation Certificate

Principal Advantages

Gaining Knowledge of Legislative Work: Interns will see directly how legislative processes operate.
Opportunities for Networking: Interact with authorities, experts, and lawmakers.
Enhance your research, communication, evaluation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

Requirements and Expectations

Attendance: A minimum of 85% must be present.
Commitment: Five days a week, at least eight hours a day, full-time
Discipline: Must follow the regulations, dress code, and behavior code of the National Assembly.
Neutral Participation: Throughout the program, interns must maintain objectivity and refrain from having any political ties.

Application Procedure

To apply, go to the approved website (National Assembly Internship Program)

Documents Required

CV, or curriculum vitae
CNIC/NICOP verified copy
Certified credentials or certificates of study
Letter of recommendation or internship letter with a passport-sized picture

Important Information

There is no application cost, and the internship is unpaid.

Employment at the National Assembly is not guaranteed by an internship.
Failure to comply with the selection procedure will result in disqualification.
If conditions are broken, the National Assembly Secretariat has the right to end the internship at any time.
Applications that are not comprehensive will not be taken into account.
Applications sent by hand, mail, or email will not be accepted.
If you have any technical concerns, send an email to internship@na.gov.pk.

Deadline

Last Date: April 30, 2025
Program Start: June 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage

National Assembly Internship Opportunity Program for Pakistani Students