KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led government in Sindh today, DawnNews reported.
Two leaders belonging to the MQM, Rauf Siddiqui and Dr Saghir Ahmed, have taken oath as ministers.
The oath was administered by Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan at a ceremony at the Governor House.
Siddiqui has been assigned the Industries and Commerce portfolio, whereas Saghir has taken the Ministry of Health portfolio.
Rumors had been circulating for some time about the possible alliance of the two parties.
Earlier, when contacted on Monday, leaders of both parties declined to comment on the expected oath-taking ceremony. However, Abdul Qadir Patel of the PPP had said he was aware of the development, and had expressed optimism on the likelihood of MQM joining the Sindh government.
Last month’s meeting between former president Asif Ali Zardari and Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and some MQM leaders had triggered speculation of the possible MQM-PPP alliance in Sindh.
Later, a statement of Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in which he had hinted that the PPP was ready to embrace the MQM strengthened the rumours that both parties were making headway in their talks.