A dramatic session inside Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has grabbed attention online after a ruling party lawmaker openly accused several members of “working for RA&W,” triggering loud protests, repeated interruptions and eventually the shutting off of her microphone. The fiery exchange, now widely shared on social media, has added fresh fuel to Pakistan’s already tense political atmosphere.
The controversy began when Sobia Shahid, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member, launched a sharp attack on rival lawmakers during a stormy assembly session. Videos circulating online show her speaking aggressively while members shout back from opposition benches. The Speaker repeatedly stepped in as tensions escalated inside the House.
“Working on RAW’s Agenda,” she said during the speech, a remark that immediately intensified the uproar inside the assembly.
As the confrontation grew louder, the Speaker reportedly ordered portions of her remarks to be removed from the official record. Moments later, her microphone was switched off while members continued arguing across the floor.
The viral clip has since sparked debate online, with many users calling the scene another example of the growing hostility inside Pakistan’s political system.
The outspoken leader had earlier made headlines after bringing a framed photograph of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir into the assembly during a previous session. Her speeches frequently reflect strong support for Pakistan’s military establishment and criticism of opposition parties.
Her latest comments come amid continuing political friction in the province, where allegations of foreign influence and anti-state activities are often used during heated debates.
The latest outburst has once again highlighted how conspiracy narratives continue to dominate parts of Pakistan’s political discourse, even as the country struggles with inflation, unemployment, economic pressure and security concerns.
As the video continued trending, reactions poured in from across social platforms. Some users mocked the constant invocation of RAW in political speeches, while others saw the incident as a sign of deepening distrust within Pakistan’s political class.
The controversy has also renewed discussion around the functioning of democratic institutions in Pakistan, particularly in provincial assemblies where political confrontations often spiral into chaos.
For now, the clip remains one of the most talked-about political videos online, with Pakistan’s political theatre once again finding itself under the spotlight.
The controversy began when Sobia Shahid, a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member, launched a sharp attack on rival lawmakers during a stormy assembly session. Videos circulating online show her speaking aggressively while members shout back from opposition benches. The Speaker repeatedly stepped in as tensions escalated inside the House.
‘Most members working for Indian intelligence’
During the heated exchange, Shahid accused a large section of assembly members of pushing what she described as India’s agenda instead of standing with Pakistan’s institutions and armed forces.“Working on RAW’s Agenda,” she said during the speech, a remark that immediately intensified the uproar inside the assembly.
As the confrontation grew louder, the Speaker reportedly ordered portions of her remarks to be removed from the official record. Moments later, her microphone was switched off while members continued arguing across the floor.
The viral clip has since sparked debate online, with many users calling the scene another example of the growing hostility inside Pakistan’s political system.
Political clashes inside KP Assembly
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has witnessed several tense confrontations in recent years, especially between PML-N leaders and PTI-backed lawmakers. Shahid herself has often remained at the centre of those political battles.The outspoken leader had earlier made headlines after bringing a framed photograph of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir into the assembly during a previous session. Her speeches frequently reflect strong support for Pakistan’s military establishment and criticism of opposition parties.
Her latest comments come amid continuing political friction in the province, where allegations of foreign influence and anti-state activities are often used during heated debates.
RAW accusations once again dominate discourse
References to India’s intelligence agency RAW have repeatedly surfaced in Pakistan’s political conversations during periods of instability or confrontation. Critics often accuse rivals of serving external interests whenever political tensions rise sharply.The latest outburst has once again highlighted how conspiracy narratives continue to dominate parts of Pakistan’s political discourse, even as the country struggles with inflation, unemployment, economic pressure and security concerns.
Viral clip keeps social media busy
For many social media users, however, the dramatic exchange quickly turned into meme material. Clips from the assembly session spread rapidly online, with users posting jokes, political commentary and sarcastic reactions over the “RAW in assembly” remark.As the video continued trending, reactions poured in from across social platforms. Some users mocked the constant invocation of RAW in political speeches, while others saw the incident as a sign of deepening distrust within Pakistan’s political class.
The controversy has also renewed discussion around the functioning of democratic institutions in Pakistan, particularly in provincial assemblies where political confrontations often spiral into chaos.
For now, the clip remains one of the most talked-about political videos online, with Pakistan’s political theatre once again finding itself under the spotlight.
