Published On : Sat, Aug 18th, 2018

Imran Khan sworn in as Pakistan’s new prime minister

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Imran Khan, Pakistan’s cricket legend, was sworn-in as the country’s 22nd prime minister today, a day after he won the backing from the newly-elected parliament.

Khan, 65, who won a simple majority from lawmakers yesterday in a confidence vote, was administered the oath by President Mamnoon Hussain.

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He outvoted opposition and PML-N prime ministerial candidate Shahbaz Sharif in the PM’s election.

Yesterday, in his first address to parliament, Khan vowed to act against those who looted Pakistan.

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