Asad Umar Quits Politics

Former Finance Minister and PTI Leader, Asad Umar, has announced his retirement from politics, citing the party’s policy of confrontation with state institutions as the reason behind his decision.

“After over a decade of public life I have decided to quit the politics,” Asad Umar, who joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). “I am also resigning from basic membership of the PTI.” he added.

He said, “I am not agreed with the policy of confrontation with state institutions”. Furthermore, he pointed out that such policies result in serious collision with institutions and not in national interest.

Asad Umar expressed gratitude towards everyone who supported him throughout the years. “In particular I want to thank the NA 54 team and the voters who elected me twice. I have tried my best to serve the constituency that i was elected from. May Allah’s blessings shine upon the Pakistani nation.” Asad Umar wrote.

After more than one decade in public life, I have decided to completely quit politics.

As i had already stated publicly earlier that i disagree with the policy of confrontation with state institutions, and such a policy has led to a serious collission with state institutions,…
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) November 11, 2023