August 19: The Washington Post report by Zarar Khan states that Prime Minister Imran Khan said in his first televised speech in office that Pakistan is in the worst economic condition it has seen and pledged to cut government spending, end corruption and repatriate public funds. A day after he was sworn in, Khan promised reforms across all fields. “I want to see Pakistan a great country” with social services for the poor, Khan said.
The Washington Post: New premier Imran Khan pledges to restore Pakistan’s economy
