Event Title: Members of Senate Six-Week Summer Internship Programme are being briefed by Senior Officer of Senate Secretariat about Working of Senate of Pakistan at Parliament House, Islamabad.

Event Date: 2026-06-30

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Launches Six-Week Summer Internship Programme to Promote Democratic and Legislative Awareness

 

In line with his vision of strengthening democratic values, enhancing youth engagement, and fostering a deeper understanding of parliamentary democracy, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has launched a six-week Summer Internship Programme at the Senate of Pakistan for students from leading universities across the country.

 

The programme has brought together talented students from the National Defence University (NDU), National University of Modern Languages (NUML), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), FAST-NUCES, Quaid-i-Azam University, Bahria University, and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).

 

During the internship, participants will gain first-hand exposure to the working of the Senate of Pakistan and the Senate Secretariat. They will observe parliamentary proceedings, legislative business, committee operations, and the day-to-day functioning of the Secretariat while developing a practical understanding of the legislative process, parliamentary oversight, and public policy formulation.

 

The internship has been designed to provide students with rigorous academic and practical learning opportunities, enabling them to understand how the Senate Secretariat supports legislation, facilitates parliamentary business, and contributes to informed policy-making at the highest level of the State. Under the initiative, one week orientation program was also organized by Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) from 22th June, 2026 to 29th June, 2026.

 

Under the internship scheme, 62 internees visited Parliament House and were welcomed in Senate of Pakistan by the Secretary Senate Syed Hasnain Haider and Senior Officers of Senate Secretariat. Secretary Senate urged the internees to indulge in their assigned tasks and learn the functioning of Senate and policy making. He called the students to be the future of the country. Internees were given detailed briefing by the Senior officers of Senate on the working of Senate of Pakistan.

 

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani believes that empowering young people through direct engagement with democratic institutions is essential for nurturing responsible citizenship and developing future leaders. The initiative reflects his commitment to promoting legislative awareness, democratic values, constitutional understanding, and meaningful youth participation in Pakistan's parliamentary system.

 

The Senate Secretariat remains committed to creating opportunities that connect the country's youth with national institutions, encouraging informed civic engagement and strengthening public confidence in democratic governance.

 

The internees appreciated the initiative and lauded the visionary leadership of Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. They expressed firm hope that they will learn a lot and will be enlightened on the successful completion of internship.