The novice prime minister has started well. But there are reasons to worry
If a cricketer has struck his best form at 30, there is no guarantee his form will stay for more than a year or two. But Imran's did until he was 35
This was the 1970s when the subcontinent's teenagers, brought up on a diet of zealous austerity, found the whole experience of sports and glamour surreal and exciting
One of the first tasks for Khan, once he forms the government, will be to avert a currency crisis, following four devaluations of the rupee currency since December
PTI leaders Jahangir Tareen and Khali Maqbool are expected to meet MQM leaders to formalize the alliance
Despite Khan's win, future civilian-military clashes are inevitable and will limit a new government's ability to enact reforms, say senior diplomats in Pakistan
Carelessly dubbed a 'duffer' in the 1990s, Khan has since undergone a comprehensive metamorphosis, burying most of his socialite past and emerging the man of the moment in Pakistan
One of the structural problems a new government will need to fix is low tax compliance
Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf emerged as the single largest in the National Assembly with its candidates winning 104 seats and leading in 14 others
Khan, who is set to become Pakistan's next prime minister said trade between the two countries was pivotal for subcontinent's economy.
Khan, who is set to be the next prime minister of Pakistan, said Kashmir is the "core" issue between the two countries and it should be resolved through talks.
But Pak's policy towards India unlikely to change
I want good relations with India and I would like to improve our trade ties with them in order to boost relations, he said.
Over the longer term, authorities will need to find ways to boost exports to improve the current-account balance
Khan had also favoured Pakistan and India sorting out all pending issues on their own and stressed on the need for a continuous dialogue
Imran Khan's economic vision is bold and if he gets it right Pakistan could be a transformed country
Even before the announcement of the official results, congratulations poured in for Khan for leading his party to victory
About the politician, no one knows, but Imran Khan the cricketer and a leader would always be revered.
Addressing a poll rally in Karachi, Khan claimed that a 'big game' is being played out to hurt the credibility of the general elections and Sharif and others are behind this 'conspiracy'
Reham has remained at the centre of controversy after the manuscript of her book was leaked online