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    Imran Khan Is Sworn Into Office As Pakistan's New Prime Minister

    Khan inherits several big challenges, including Pakistan's faltering economy, and managing relations with China and the U.S.
    by Shannon Van Sant Aug 18, 2018 4 minutes

    Imran Khan was sworn in Saturday as Pakistan's new Prime Minister, ushering in a new era in the country. The legendary cricket star and international playboy turned politician was voted in with a slim majority – just 51 percent of the vote — and allegations of election meddling and voter irregularities.

    In an emotional speech after the vote, Khan repeated a campaign theme of vowing to stamp out corruption. On Saturday Khan approved his cabinet, and appointed one of his top aides, Shireen Mazari, to minister designate of human rights.

    She dismissed charges of fraud in the election results, telling NPR, "We have said that in whichever constituency that the opposition feels the results were tampered with they should go to the courts. We will not

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