MQM decides not to join federal cabinet, vote for PML-N in election for PM

KARACHI (92 News) - The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday decided not to join the federal cabinet.

The MQM has informed the PML-N about its decision. However, the MQM will vote for the PML-N in the election for the prime minister.

The PML-N had offered the MQM ministries in the Centre.

Sources in the MQM revealed that the party wants support for a constitutional amendment to give financial and administrative autonomy to the local bodies elections. "The strong and financially autonomous local bodies will further strengthen the 18th amendment," they added.