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

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Moneycontrol•10-12-2025, 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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