Estranged allies: MQM will rejoin the coalition, says Kaira

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting says MQM's decision does not mean the dialogue process is over.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Sunday said that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will rejoin the PPP-led ruling coalition.

“The MQM’s reservations will be addressed,” he told Pakistan Television. “At this stage, the MQM has taken its position but it does not mean that the dialogue process with the party is over,” he added.

Asked about a possible no-confidence motion from the opposition, Kaira said, “We have been saying that if any party proves its majority in parliament, it can form government and we will welcome them. But, it is premature to say anything at this point in time.”

Responding to a question, he said legislation is done in people’s interest and all parties, including the opposition, takes part in the process. Despite the presence of opposition parties in parliament, 95 per cent of legislation was unanimous, he added.

“The government will take along all political parties and if any party proves its majority in parliament it will have the democratic right to form government,” he said.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 3^rd, 2011.