By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: A lighthearted moment broke the usual formality of a National Assembly session when a sum of money accidentally fell to the floor inside the chamber, drawing smiles and laughter from lawmakers.
As the bills scattered, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq held up the cash and called on members to claim it, prompting an unexpected scene as no fewer than twelve MPs raised their hands simultaneously. The brief episode brought a rare, jovial atmosphere to the proceedings, providing a momentary distraction from the often tense and serious debates that dominate parliamentary business.
The laughter gradually subsided as the session continued, but curiosity lingered over who the money belonged to. At the end of the sitting, Speaker Sadiq clarified the mystery, revealing that the cash was the property of MP Iqbal Afridi. The money was promptly returned to him, drawing a few more smiles from colleagues.
