In his inaugural address to the nation, Khan outlined his vision for a "New Pakistan" and emphasized the importance of implementing an Islamic welfare system, reducing poverty, and decreasing high levels of debt. Khan criticized the country's reliance on loans and aid from other nations, stating that a country must be self-sufficient. Khan, a former cricket star, became prime minister after his party won the recent election. Despite his popularity for his anti-corruption efforts, Khan faces challenges such as a currency crisis and strained relations with the United States. Khan did not provide any details on how Pakistan will address its currency problems that are expected to lead to another IMF bailout. Instead, he focused on debt and appointed Ishrat Husain to lead a task-force focused on austerity measures. Khan criticized the extravagant lifestyles of Pakistan's elite and announced his intention to live in a modest three-bedroom house instead of the prime minister's residence. He plans to only have two servants instead of the usual 524 and will sell bullet-proof vehicles to help address Treasury shortages, despite the ongoing threat from Islamist militants. He stated, "I will lead a modest life and save money for my people." Khan encouraged overseas Pakistanis to invest in the country and called on the wealthy to fulfill their tax obligations, addressing the widespread issue of tax evasion in the nation where only a small percentage of the population pays income tax. Khan emphasized the importance of paying taxes as a civic duty for the country's advancement. He expressed concerns about Pakistan facing significant threats from climate change and pledged to improve maternal and infant mortality rates, which are among the highest in the world. Khan also highlighted the urgent need to address the issue of 22.8 million out-of-school children in Pakistan, a country with a literacy rate slightly above 40 percent. Khan, who lacks experience in government, revealed his 21-person cabinet over the weekend, mostly choosing seasoned politicians. Critics argued that about half of the cabinet members had previously served under former military dictator Pervez Musharraf and were part of the establishment. On Sunday, Khan announced his oversight of the interior ministry. A former socialite in London who has now adopted a more religious image, Khan expressed his desire for Pakistan to establish a welfare state similar to those in the West, inspired by Prophet Mohammad's teachings in Medina. He pledged to allocate resources to those in need.