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RAW entered Pakistan assembly MLA claims sparks microphone cutoffs and protests

Politics
Published on 12 May 2026
RAW entered Pakistan assembly MLA claims sparks microphone cutoffs and protests

Speaker cut his mic after allegations about RAW

A Pakistani lawmaker claimed colleagues were working for India’s intelligence agency RAW during a stormy assembly session. The accusation triggered loud protests and interruptions, prompting the Speaker to abruptly cut off the MLA’s microphone. The clip has since gone viral, intensifying debate over rising hostility and mistrust inside Pakistan’s political environment.

  • An MLA accused colleagues of working for RAW in assembly
  • Protests erupted after the allegation during the heated session
  • Speaker cut the MLA’s microphone amid interruptions
  • Viral footage is fueling wider political tensions debate
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