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Meet the woman tasked with building Imran Khan's flagship welfare state in Pakistan

Hours after Imran Khan claimed victory in Pakistan's July 2018 general election, the former cricketer addressed the nation with his new vision for the country. Following a combative contest dominated by claims of corruption, ballot rigging and military interference, Mr Khan's speech proved an unexpected change of tone. To the surprise of many, his speech focused on poverty, education, malnutrition and social protection. Eighteen months later, his government has the formidable task of forging his ambitions into a flagship social protection and welfare programme, in a country where some 50 million languish in poverty. Read More