Pakistan’s parliament erupted this week after a lawmaker accused several politicians and members of parliament of acting as agents for India’s intelligence agency, RAW. The allegation, made during a heated session, provoked an immediate uproar inside the House and dominated discussion across Pakistani media and social platforms.
Opposition members demanded evidence for the charge, while government benches accused opponents of politicising national security. The confrontation prompted sharp exchanges on the floor and heightened tensions between rival parties.
A social media post circulated widely showing a provincial assembly member — identified in posts as Tubah Shahid — alleging that many assembly members were operating with an agenda linked to RAW. The clip and related commentary went viral, fuelling speculation and ridicule online.
Commenters and users compared the unfolding political drama to scenes from a spy thriller, joking that it resembled an unreleased “Part 3” of a high-voltage espionage film. Memes, videos and pointed commentary quickly spread across platforms as the episode played out in real time.
Accusations of foreign influence are not new in Pakistan’s political debate, but the latest episode has underscored deep-seated mistrust and polarization within the country’s institutions. Critics warned that such claims, when raised without corroborating evidence, risk further eroding public confidence and inflaming political divisions.
Parliamentary leaders called for calm and for any allegations to be backed by proof, while observers said the incident highlighted how quickly parliamentary proceedings can become entangled with social media narratives and partisan theatre.
