Senior politician and former federal minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday severed ties with the former ruling party and its leader Imran Khan, dealing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) yet another severe blow.

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He said on his official Twitter account, “With reference to my earlier statement where I unequivocally condemned 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics, therefore, I have resigned from party position and part ways with Imran Khan.”

Ref. My earlier statement where I unequivocally condemned 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics, therefore, I have resigned from party position and parting ways from Imran Khan

— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) May 24, 2023