Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Friday backed up Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) for seat of opposition leader in the Senate.
Meanwhile the MQM decision could be termed as a big blow to the
efforts of PML-N for the grand alliance of the opposition parties.
Muttahida senator Tahir Hussain Mashhadi submitted at the Senate
Secretariat the application supporting Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi as Leader
of the Opposition in the Senate.
With backing of six MQM senators, JUI-F gained prominent majority of
18 members, as it previously enjoyed the support of at least 12
senators.
Secretary Senate Raja Ameen said MQM members would be allotted opposition seats in Senate session starting from July 21.
Speaking to media representatives, Mr Amin confirmed receiving the
application and stated that the JUI-F now had support from 18 members
of the Senate.
Senate Chairman Farooq H. Naek had appointed JUI-F Secretary General Haideri as the opposition leader in June.
At the time, the nomination was widely criticized by opposition senators, including by senate members from the MQM. SANA
