Pakistan Assembly: Speaker Finds Cash, 12 MPs Claim 10 Notes

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News18•12-12-2025, 16:05
Pakistan Assembly: Speaker Finds Cash, 12 MPs Claim 10 Notes
- •Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq found 10 lost PKR 5,000 notes (approx. Rs 16,500) on the floor during a session.
- •When asked to claim the money, 12-13 Members of Parliament (MPs) raised their hands, despite there only being 10 notes.
- •Speaker Sadiq light-heartedly noted the discrepancy, quipping about "10 notes and twelve owners."
- •The lost cash was eventually returned to its rightful owner, PTI's Muhammad Iqbal Afridi.
- •A video of the incident went viral, leading to widespread online mockery and criticism of Pakistani lawmakers and politics.
Why It Matters: It questions the integrity of Pakistani politicians.
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