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News1812-12-2025, 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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