He obtained 32,097 votes and lost to Pakistan Muslim League (N)'s candidate Raja Muhammad Afzal Khan.
[3] In 2008, he supported Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain from NA-66 (Jhelum-I) in 2008 Pakistani general election.
In 2013 Pakistani general election he contested from NA-66 (Jhelum-I) on Pakistan Muslim League (Q)'s ticket but lost the seat to Chaudhry Khadim Hussain who obtained 102022 votes.
[6] He received 112,356 votes and defeated Chaudhry Nadeem Khadim, a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N).
[7] In April 2022, Farrukh Altaf crossed the floor and defected from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to join the opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement ending in successful No-confidence motion against Imran Khan.