Sindh

MQM may join Sindh govt on Tuesday: Party official

Senior MQM official says its ministers may take oath as soon as Tuesday.

Our Correspondent/web Desk April 21, 2014

opposition leader in the sindh assembly mqm 039 s faisal sabzwari and sindh information minister sharjeel memon talk during monday 039 s session in sindh assembly photo nni

Opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly MQM's Faisal Sabzwari and Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon talk during Monday's session in Sindh Assembly. PHOTO: NNI

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) may formally abandon its opposition seats and move across the aisle to the treasury benches with a chance that some of its members may take oath as provincial ministers, as soon as Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

A senior MQM official, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the oath taking for their ministers and advisers could happen as soon as Tuesday. However, he did not wish to specify the number of ministers who would be inducted into the Sindh cabinet.

Express News correspondent Naeem Khanzada added that the move comes after the MQM has reportedly received assurances over its missing workers from the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party.

Last month, Sindh information minister Sharjeel Inam Memon had hinted at MQM’s possible switch to the treasury benches.

“The MQM has been an ally to the PPP in the past and there would be no harm if they once again decide to join the treasury benches,” he added. He said the terms and conditions about MQM joining the Sindh government appearing in the media were merely speculations. “The MQM can lay its terms and conditions after becoming part of the treasury benches,” he remarked.