Leaders’ Greed Revealed Over Fallen Cash in Viral Clip

New Delhi, December 12, 2025: A highly publicized video clip capturing a moment of unexpected chaos in Pakistan’s National Assembly has achieved massive viral success. The footage, which shows the Speaker publicly holding up a small bundle of lost cash, only to be met by a surprising number of lawmakers immediately claiming ownership, has been interpreted by the public as a damning reflection of political greed and poor moral standards.

The Speaker’s Call Is Answered

The widely circulated video was filmed during a session of the National Assembly. The incident began when Speaker Ayaz Sadiq reportedly picked up a bundle of ten PKR 5,000 notes—an amount equivalent to approximately ₹16,500—from the chamber floor. The Speaker was observed waving the cash and addressing the House, asking, “Whose money is this? Whoever it belongs to, please raise your hand.”

The response was immediate and widely unexpected: a shocking total of 12 to 13 Members of Parliament (MPs) were observed promptly raising their hands, each laying claim to the abandoned currency. The sheer number of claimants for the small amount of cash instantly led to laughter and confusion, briefly halting the formal proceedings of the House.

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The Scramble for Small Sums Sparks Ridicule

The incident was immediately seized upon by the Pakistani public and media for its stark symbolism. The sight of numerous lawmakers—who are known to draw substantial salaries and allowances—competing fiercely over a modest sum of money was widely mocked and ridiculed on social media platforms. The Speaker’s humorous remark, “There are 10 notes and 12 owners,” quickly became a viral quote.

The episode was interpreted by many citizens as an uncomfortable illustration of the endemic corruption and opportunism believed to plague the country’s political class. It was argued that the scramble for the notes exposed a moral standard far beneath that expected of elected officials, creating a sense of national embarrassment.

Calls for Accountability and Contempt Charges

While the cash was eventually traced and retrieved by the rightful owner, PTI lawmaker Muhammad Iqbal Afridi, the broader controversy continues to rage. The actions of the MPs who falsely claimed ownership of the money have ignited demands for severe institutional action.

Many citizens and political critics have called for the 12 lawmakers to be held in contempt of Parliament and even dismissed, arguing that their conduct brought the entire legislative body into disrepute. The public response strongly affirmed that even minor acts of dishonesty by high-ranking officials should be met with uncompromising accountability, particularly in a nation grappling with significant economic challenges and high public debt.