Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Friday backed up Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) for seat of opposition leader in the Senate.
Muttahida senator Tahir Hussain Mashhadi submitted an application at the Senate Secretariat supporting Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi as the leader of the opposition in the Senate.
With the 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.
