A light-hearted yet embarrassing incident in Pakistan’s National Assembly has captured attention across social media. During a routine session in Islamabad, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq found a bundle of cash on the floor and asked lawmakers to identify its owner. What followed turned into a viral spectacle, with 12-13 MPs immediately raising their hands to claim it, even though the bundle contained only ten PKR 5,000 notes.
The video clip quickly spread online, drawing sharp reactions from citizens who used the moment to mock politicians and question broader issues of trust and governance in the country.
🇵🇰 पाकिस्तान के Assembly में अध्यक्ष ने कुछ पैसा दिखाकर कहा कि “ये किसी के पैसे गिर गए है, जिनका है हाथ खड़ा करे”।
अब जितने पैसे नहीं थे उतने से अधिक सांसदों ने पैसे लेने के लिए अपना हाथ खड़ा कर दिया।😂🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/fDeJ2xm4Qa
— Einstein Yadav (@GYdv28) December 9, 2025
Pakistan Assembly Cash: What Actually Happened
The unusual moment started when Speaker Ayaz Sadiq spotted 10 notes of PKR 5,000 (about ₹16,500) lying near MPs’ seats during a National Assembly session. He held up the bundle and asked aloud, “Whose money is this? Whoever it belongs to, please raise your hand.”
To his surprise and amusement, around 12–13 MPs raised their hands instantly, even though only ten notes were in question. On seeing this, the Speaker quipped: “There are 10 notes, yet 12 owners.” The comment added to the humorous vibe of the scene. The situation caused laughter inside the chamber and paused proceedings momentarily.
Who Really Owned the Cash?
After the laughter died down, the bundle was reportedly traced to Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, a Member of Parliament from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. According to reports, Afridi later collected the money from the National Assembly office.
Despite this clarification, the moment had already gone viral, becoming a talking point online and prompting widespread commentary about lawmakers’ conduct.
Public Reaction: Humor, Criticism and Sarcasm
Once the clip circulated on platforms like X, Facebook and TikTok, Pakistanis responded with sarcasm and humor. Many viewers joked about the eagerness of lawmakers to stake a claim on such a small amount of cash.
One social media post joked: “The Speaker missed 25 calls from Sharif brothers,” poking fun at political leadership and tensions between rival parties. Another commenter wrote: “They take salaries and perks in millions, yet this is their state.”
Some users brought other political figures into the conversation. In one post, a critic said: “PMLN is such a poor party. The Speaker should have given them the money; it would have helped get Maryam Nawaz slim.”
Other voices called out MPs for what they saw as a reflection of a deeper moral and political issue, writing things like: “How honest our parliament is can be seen by this scenario.”
What This Means for Pakistan’s Political Discourse?
While some critics called the moment funny or light-hearted, others saw it as symbolic of deeper challenges in Pakistan’s political scene. The video sparked calls for greater accountability and shifted focus back to issues of transparency and governance.
Whether viewed as satire or social commentary, the clip has certainly become one of the most talked-about political moments of the week in Pakistan — proving that sometimes even small events can reflect larger societal concerns.
