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_: By the time you get an opportunity to read this article the situation would have become much clear as regards naming the next prime minister of Pakistan. Even at this time the most probable name appears to be that of Imran Khan. His agenda has already become somewhat evident from the speech he gave. He also mentioned his priorities but achieving those targets in a specified time may not be as easy as being portrayed by more loyal than the king.
Khan pronounced the following priorities:
1. All policies for ordinary citizens
2. Safeguard tax revenue
3. Decrease government expenses
4. Strengthen institutions
5. Across-the-board accountability for all
6.Increase youth employment
7. Help farmers, business community
8. Spend money on development
9. Repurpose PM House
10. Address ties with China, Afghanistan, Iran, US and India
While one has no reasons to doubt his integrity there are a few more urgent issues to be handled with extreme care, the first and the most important issue being restoring the confidence of general public in the prevailing system. In this regard, the perception being created by his opponents that the elections were engineered and rigged has to be removed. Without mincing words it may be said that some irregularities may have taken place in certain constituencies or polling stations, but rejecting the outcome totally is not fair. Therefore, the top priority of Khan should be to establish the faith that the elections were free, fair and transparent. The Election Commission should be instructed to...