Pakistan MPs Scramble for Found Cash, 12 Claim PKR 50,000 in Parliament
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Moneycontrol10-12-2025, 20:00

Pakistan MPs Scramble for Found Cash, 12 Claim PKR 50,000 in Parliament

  • Speaker Ayaz Sadiq found PKR 50,000 (ten PKR 5,000 notes) on the floor of Pakistan's National Assembly.
  • When asked, 10-12 MNAs immediately raised their hands to claim the money, despite there only being 10 notes.
  • The money was later returned to its owner, Muhammad Iqbal Afridi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
  • The incident went viral, leading to widespread online humor and criticism regarding the lawmakers' behavior.
  • Many Pakistanis viewed the event as a symbolic reflection of the nation's political and economic state.

Why It Matters: It highlights the perceived dishonesty and greed of Pakistan's politicians.

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