Khan's party secured the highest votes in last month's disputed general election and he himself managed to secure more votes than his opponents at the country's National Assembly on Friday.

Khan won 176 votes as opposed to his opponent, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif, who received 96 votes.

Opponents had alleged that the July election was rigged. A number of candidates from different parties too died in attacks ahead of the polls.

The new Prime Minister said that his main aim is to provide a boost to the failing economy of the country.

Khan has also promised to hold corrupt lawmakers to account and punish them for looting the country.

"First of all, we will start strict accountability. I promise to my God that everyone who looted this country will be made accountable," he said.

"I did not climb on any dictator's shoulders; I reached this place after struggling for 22 years."  

The new Prime Minister of Pakistan is also a sporting icon in the nation. In 1992, Khan had successfully led his country to a famous world cup win in Cricket. Following which he retired and joined active politics a few years later.

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