Sanjrani asks MQM-Pakistan Convener to think about returning to the federal cabinet.

KARACHI -- Senate Chairman Mir Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Sunday said Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui should think about returning to the federal cabinet, adding that this would allow him to work more effectively for his people.

Addressing a press conference following a meeting between the Senate Chairman and the MQM-Pakstan leadership in Karachi, Sanjrani said: "Khalid bhai is intelligent himself, he is leading his party. With regards to the well-being of Pakistan, I think he should certainly think about it (returning to the cabinet) and consult his party."

Siddiqui had announced the decision to resign from his post as Minister for Information Technology on January 12 while emphasising that his party was not abandoning the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government despite its reservations.

Responding to a question regarding whether he had asked Siddiqui to return to the ministry, Sanjrani said: "Our suggestion is that he should join. He can work more effectively for his people. Khalid bhai can make his own decision." He added that the two hadn't discussed the matter much during their meeting today.

Earlier, the Senate chairman was received at MQM-P's temporary headquarters in Bahadurabad, Karachi by various leaders including Maqbool, Amir Khan, Syed Ameenul Haq and Faisal Sabzwari. The meeting was attended by MQM-Pakistan Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Amir Khan, Faisal Sabzwari, Ameenul Haq, Senator Naseebullah Bazai and Senator Ahmed Khan.

Addressing a press conference following the meeting, Siddiqui thanked Sanjrani for his visit and said: "On the national level and at all forums, we will raise our voices together on their issues."

In turn, Sanjrani, who is a member of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), thanked MQM-Pakistan leaders for their warm welcome. He said...