Aug. 6 – Asia News Network report by Lamat R. Hasan states that cricketing legend-turned-politician Imran Khan is all set to take oath as Pakistan Prime Minister on Aug. 11. The July 25 election brought him to power but also left his party short of a clear parliamentary majority. Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf won 115 of the 272 seats. It has since found enough partners -– from smaller parties and independents –- to form a government. The party will formally nominate Khan as prime minister in a meeting today (Aug. 26). The parliamentary committee is also expected to decide the names of federal cabinet members in the meeting to be chaired by Khan.
