Twitter got flooded with the hashtag #PrimeMinisterImranKhan. The government of Pakistan officially tweeted,“Imran Khan takes oath as the new PM of Pakistan.
President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath of office to the newly elected PM.” Let’s go through some of the heartfelt tweets by social media users:
Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed his joy and happiness of visiting Pakistan on this auspicious event.
Nice meeting with Pak Army Cheif .
He welcomed me very excitedly. pic.twitter.com/Q2SS5KaTj1
— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@NavjotSingh_122) August 18, 2018
The leading actor of Pakistani film industry congratulated IK on surpassing a strenuous journey of 22 years :
From being captain of our cricket team to now being captain of our country, you have indeed come a very long way. It’s hard to believe that anyone other than you could have overcome the numerous hurdles you’ve faced in your journey. Congrats Imran Khan, and congrats Pakistan! pic.twitter.com/U9IRnUmQcU
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) August 18, 2018
Mawra Hussain is a die-hard fan of former cricket turned PM of Pakistan :
Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhay.. Qadam Qadam Abaad tujhe ❤️❤️❤️❤️????????
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) August 18, 2018
Jan Achakzai said, “Congratulations Imran Khan as PM of Pakistan.”
Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI
as PM of Pakistan.#PrimeMinisterIK— Jan Achakzai (@Jan_Achakzai) August 18, 2018
TV artist Gohar Rasheed is a big fan of Imran Khan and he posted a cute cartoon while congratulating Imran Khan.
To Mr. Prime Minister of #Pakistan @ImranKhanPTI
I have complete faith in you Mr. Khan that it is only you who can unite this nation as ONE and take them into the direction of prosperity. May Allah give you enough strength to turn my vision into reality
Your Quaid, The #Jinnah pic.twitter.com/hZdPQWkuFv— Gohar Rasheed (@GoharRsd) August 18, 2018
Zeeshan Murtaza said, “It is not just Imran Khan who has taken this oath, the entire country has taken this oath today. Never have we had a better PM to lead us. This nation is second to none. We will rise under Khan’s leadership.”
It is not just #PrimeMinisterIK who has taken this #Oath, entire Pakistan has taken this oath today. Never we had a better PM to lead us. This nation is second to none, InSha'Allah we will rise under Khan's leadership. Good luck my PM, Allah be with you. #PrimeMinisterImranKhan pic.twitter.com/516qtt6g1N
— Zeeshan Murtaza (@Zishanmurtaza17) August 18, 2018
Some compared Imran Khan’s srtruggle with the past politicians of Pakistan with pictures :
There are no shortcuts through the wilderness of life. #PrimeMinisterIK pic.twitter.com/WIdko1vJKB
— Sohaib K. Rana (@sohaibkrana) August 18, 2018
PHJ movie star Hamza Ali Abbasi is proud of his leader IK and he shared an endearing post regarding today’s event: