National Assembly Clarifies Fake Internship Announcements, Warns Students Against Unauthorized Links

Islamabad: The National Assembly Secretariat has issued an important clarification regarding misleading internship advertisements circulating across various online platforms, cautioning students and the general public against fraudulent claims.
According to an official statement released by the Directorate General of Media, the Secretariat has taken notice of unauthorized advertisements and suspicious online links being shared on job portals and social media, falsely inviting applications for internships with the National Assembly of Pakistan.
The statement categorically clarified that no public call for internship applications has been issued through online portals or any third-party platforms.
It further explained that the Summer 2026 internship programme is being conducted through a structured and institutional outreach mechanism. Under this process, a limited number of universities are being directly approached for the nomination of students, in accordance with the approved framework of the National Assembly.
The Secretariat has urged students to remain vigilant and avoid submitting personal information or applications through any unverified or unauthorized sources. It emphasized the importance of exercising caution to prevent potential misuse of personal data.
Reaffirming its position, the National Assembly Secretariat stated that it reserves the right to take appropriate legal and administrative action against individuals or entities involved in spreading false or misleading information.
The statement concluded by emphasizing that all official communications regarding National Assembly programmes will only be disseminated through formal and verified channels.