President, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain  in his visit to Nine  Zero late Tuesday persuaded his old-time ally Muttahida Qaumi movement to return to the coalition fold as desired by President Asif Ali Zardari.

Chaudhry Shujaat, whose party is now a part of the PPP government at the centre, held a meeting with members of the MQM coordination committee.

Dr Sattar informed him about several steps taken by the government following the MQM decision to sit on the opposition benches in the parliament and in Sindh assembly.

Chaudhary Shujaat said  that heads of all political parties in the country should sit together in Karachi to jointly resolve Karachi situation through dialogue.