Former finance minister Shaukat Tarin on Friday announced quitting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Inasaf (PTI).
In a video statement, Tarin stepped down as Senator, stating he was also quitting politics. He got elected Senator on the PTI ticket in Dec 2021.
Tarin said that he had made the decision after consulting his friends and family. He added that his health had not been well for the past two years.
Several other leaders have parted ways with the PTI following May 9 — the day when the party workers ransacked state installations after the arrest of former party chairman.
A crackdown was also launched against those involved in the events, leading to the arrest of hundreds of party workers and leaders including Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
