Imran Khan sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan
(The Guardian Pakistan)

Former cricketer promises to combat corruption and break powerful landowners´ monopoly on politicsPakistan´s cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan has been sworn in as prime minister after his party won the most votes in last month´s election despite protests by opposition parties, which accuse the security services of intervening on his behalf.Khan took the oath of office on Saturday, a day after being elected by a majority of lawmakers in the national assembly. Related: Can Imran Khan fulfil Pakistan´s voters´ hopes and keep the generals at bay? Continue reading...