The former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who took oath as the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan in August 2018, faced an exceptionally challenging three and a half years in government, grappling with one of the country's severest economic crises. Just one year into his term, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the global economic downturn, presented another unprecedented challenge—a once-in-a-century crisis.
Despite these adversities, Imran Khan and his relatively young team in their first stint in federal government, not only successfully navigated the country out of crises but also managed to foster economic growth in the midst of the pandemic. Below is a list of achievements of the Imran Khan government in just three years:
- Ehsaas Program
The initiation of the Ehsaas program marked the commencement of efforts to transform Pakistan into a welfare state. This groundbreaking program has garnered recognition and acceptance on a global scale. - Langar Khanay
Initiatives like Langar Khanay [Food Stations] and other programs providing free meals to the poor and vulnerable segments were launched to ensure no one sleeps hungry. - Ehsaas Kafalat Program
The Ehsaas Kafalat program was initiated to provide eligible women with monthly cash stipends and bank accounts. - Shelter Homes
Under the flagship Ehsaas program PTI established shelters in various cities of Pakistan that would provide a safe and clean environment for people who are unable to afford housing expenses. These shelters offered facilities such as clean drinking water, washrooms, prayer rooms and beds for sleeping. - Ehsaas Ration Program
The Ehsaas Ration program was launched with the aim of providing a 30% monthly subsidy on everyday items, to at least 20 million households throughout Pakistan. - Kisan Card
PTI government launched the Kisan Card, through which farmers would receive subsidies on fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides, along with low-interest loans and compensation for damaged crops in case of natural disasters. - Health Card
PTI initiated the Health Facility Program, providing immediate and dignified medical treatment to low-income urban residents. Through the Health Card, every family had access to medical treatment in both government and private hospitals, with the facility to avail medical treatment of up to 1 million rupees annually. - Ehsaas Scholarships
PTI launched the Ehsaas Scholarship and educational job programs for "deserving" families to support sending their children to school. The focus was particularly on allocating a higher amount for scholarships to girls. These scholarships were specifically for primary, secondary, and higher education. - Insaf Afternoon School Program
Launch the Insaf Afternoon School Program, aiming to provide equal educational opportunities for children in areas where access to schools was a challenge. This program was designed to upgrade existing primary or middle schools to the level of a model or high school. - Ehsaas Hamqadam Program
Initiated the Ehsaas Hamqadam program, which provides financial assistance, healthcare, and vocational training to persons with disabilities. - Ehsaas Ba-himmat Program Launched the Ehsaas Ba-himmat (Resilient) program providing a monthly stipend to urban citizens aged 65 and above.
- Mazdoor Card
Introduced the Mazdoor Card Program for laborers, utilizing ATM, wallet account, debit card, and identification code. This card not only ensures the minimum wage but also provides 11 cash benefits to laborers. - Ehsaas Nashonuma Program
Commenced the Ehsaas Nashonuma Program, a cash transfer program for health and nutrition, aiming to prevent stunting in children under 23 months, which negatively impacts cognitive and physical development. - Roshan Digital Account for Overseas Pakistanis
Initiated the Roshan Digital Account, allowing overseas Pakistanis to conduct banking transactions in Pakistan without physically visiting a local bank. - Raast Platform
Introduced Pakistan's first Instant Payment Platform, facilitating digital transactions between individuals, businesses, and government entities, making digital payments possible and convenient. - Seerat Chair
Established "Chair of Seerat" in three major universities of the country to impart education on the sacred life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the young generation. - Tourism
Formulated effective policies to promote tourism in Pakistan, resulting in increased tourism and people from around the world choosing Pakistan as a destination. - Billion Tree Tsunami Initiative
Started a tree plantation drive nationwide [until 2023 - interrupted due to regime change operation], with the aim of reviving forests and wildlife resources in Pakistan, mitigating the effects of environmental changes. - Cricket promotions
Implemented measures for the revival of international cricket in Pakistan, attracting consecutive visits from foreign cricket teams. - Kamyab Jawan Program
Launched the Successful Youth Program to provide technical and financial support to utilize their skills effectively. - Roshan Apna GharIntroduced a Housing Scheme, allowing overseas Pakistanis to invest in housing in Pakistan through their digital accounts.
- Pakistan Citizen Portal
Launched the Pakistan Citizen's Portal, a system for the resolution of urban complaints, connected with all government departments, personally overseen by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. - Development in Education Sector
Initiated work on 21 new universities across the country. - Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority
Established the National Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, tasked with researching the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his sayings for the empowerment of youth and would initiate research projects in fields of Religion and Spirituality - Tax Reforms
Commenced tax reforms with the aim of increasing tax collection to eventually reduce dependence on external loans. - Kamyab Pakistan Program
Started the Kamyab Pakistan Program, aimed at ending poverty in the country and empowering marginalized classes financially. Through this program, interest-free loans are provided to the public for businesses, home construction, and education. - Hospitals
Began the construction of several new hospitals in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and renovated multiple existing hospitals to make them operational again. - Sanctity of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Raised the voice for the sanctity of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on every international forum, emphasizing that the Prophet resides in the hearts of Muslims, and Islam is a peaceful religion. - Raised Voice for Kashmir
Exposed Modi's ideology globally and raised the Kashmir issue on international forums. - Raised Voice for Palestine
Advocated effectively for Palestine on all global forums, condemning the atrocities of Israel against innocent Palestinians. - Restored Pakistan’s Lost Dignity
Showcased unwavering self-reliance and confidence on the global stage, thereby restoring Pakistan's dignity. - Phenomenal Fight in CovidEffectively implemented the best practices globally during pandemics like COVID-19, establishing the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) for controlling and monitoring the situation. While many major countries failed to cope with COVID, Pakistan admirably confronted the challenge.
- Due to the effective management, there were no shortages of beds or oxygen in hospitals, people had access to timely availability of vaccines, which led to efficient management of the economy. The world acknowledged Pakistan's practical wisdom in dealing with COVID, stating that the world needs to learn from Pakistan.
- Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program
Launched the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program with the aim of providing financial assistance with dignity to the needy and deserving people during the COVID crisis. This program was the largest cash transfer program in the country's history. - Dams
Provided funding for various large and small dam projects, with most of the work already underway and expected to be completed after the end of PTI's term. - Teachings of Holy Quran in Schools
Introduced the teaching of Durood Sharif and the Holy Quran in schools, fostering enhanced religious education outcomes. - Universal Education System
Initiated a uniform education system with the goal of liberating the new generation from mental slavery and eliminating the rich-poor disparity in the education system. - Reqodeq Case
Saved the country from an $11 billion penalty in the Rekodeq case and initiated a new project for the exploration of large reserves of gold and copper in Balochistan. - Pakistani Prisoners
Due to excellent diplomacy, brought back thousands of poor Pakistanis imprisoned in foreign jails since years. - Advocacy for Islam
Advocated for Islam on every forum, uniting the Islamic world and raising a voice against Islamophobia. Due to Imran Khan's efforts, the United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. - OIC Summits
Played a role in uniting the Islamic world and hosted the OIC summit twice. - Elevated the Green Passport
Represented Pakistan with honesty, self-reliance, and dignity worldwide, elevating the respect of the green passport globally. - Drone Attacks
Ceased drone attacks in Pakistan and prevented the nation from getting involved in the wars of others. - Right to Vote for Overseas Pakistanis
Granted overseas Pakistanis the right to vote and introduced electronic voting machines for transparent and fair elections. - Peshawar BRT
Initiated the Peshawar BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system, providing the general public with a large-scale, affordable, and quality service, helping to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in the city. - Kartarpur Corridor
Completed the Kartarpur Corridor in just a few months, inaugurating it and providing Sikhs with the best facilities to fulfill their religious obligations. - Withdrawal of US Forces from AfghanistanPlayed an effective role in the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and contributed significantly to the peace process in the region.Pakistan played a central role not only in peace negotiations but also in facilitating the safe evacuation of foreigners from Afghanistan. Many international leaders expressed gratitude to Imran Khan, and organizations such as the IMF, WHO, and Asian Development Bank thanked Pakistan for its assistance in safely evacuating their staff. The global community highly praised Pakistan and, particularly, Prime Minister Imran Khan for their role in this matter.
- Austerity Drive
Initiated the "Austerity Campaign" and, unlike previous prime ministers, embraced a simple lifestyle, providing the same guidance to his ministers and advisors. Reduced expenses at the Prime Minister's House, minimized foreign trips with the lowest historical expenditures, sold expensive government vehicles, opened Governor Houses to the public, and invested the saved money back into the welfare of the people. - Strong Response to Indian AggressionResponded with a robust answer to Indian aggression, sending a powerful message to the world that Pakistan not only thinks but also acts. Declared that Pakistan will fight until the last breath for its freedom.
- Captured Indian Pilot
Returned captured Indian pilot Abhinandan, earning global recognition for Pakistan's gesture of goodwill, and receiving international acclaim for Imran Khan's leadership, with the world acknowledging Imran Khan's victory and Modi's defeat. - Motorways
Undertook projects in Swat, Peshawar, DI Khan, M-1 Motorway, and other areas, working on the construction and maintenance of over 2,000 kilometers of roads throughout Pakistan. - Stabilized Economy
In the face of COVID-19 challenges, successfully stabilized Pakistan's economy and spearheaded a remarkable revival of its economic fortunes. - Removal fro FATF’s Grey List
Triumphed over opposition resistance by skillfully navigating policy-making, resulting in the successful removal of Pakistan from the FATF gray list. - Raised voice for Muslims in Sri Lanka
Advocated against the cremation of deceased Muslims in Sri Lanka, leading to the country granting permission for Muslim burials following Imran Khan's visit. - Quranic Teachings for Degree
Made Quranic teachings with translation a mandatory part of the education degree. - Support for Armenia
Openly supported Muslims in the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. - Business Process Outsourcing
Initiated the country's first Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Ready Facility (Work Around) where over 700 job opportunities were provided to the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. - Ehsaas Rerhi Baan Program
Launched the "Ehsaas Rerhi Baan Program" to enable poor cart vendors to earn a decent income for their families on a daily basis. This program provided financial assistance to cart vendors in various districts. - Digitalized Land Records
Digitalized land records, a revolutionary step by the government to transform the centuries-old patwari system into a modern one. - Returned Foreign Loans
Achieved the highest repayment of foreign loans in the country's history. - Current Account Deficit
Reduced the previous government's current account deficit of $20 billion to nearly $0.5 billion through prudent economic policies. - Karkey Case
Saved Pakistan from a $1.2 billion penalty in the Karkey case through effective diplomatic efforts. - Record Foreign Remittances
Achieved a record increase in foreign remittances. - Climate Change
Took important measures to combat climate change and received global recognition for Pakistan's initiatives. - Confidence of Investors
Due to increasing confidence of investors, improved economic conditions in Pakistan, and making business easier, Pakistan's economic situation improved globally. - Startup Industry
Introduced policies to promote the startup industry in Pakistan, providing banking facilities and land for small and medium-sized business centers, and committed to removing all obstacles by government institutions. - Transformation of PM House into University
Allocated Rs. 2 billion to transform the Prime Minister's House into a university to stop the extravagant lifestyle of rulers and provide facilities to the public. - PM Relief Fund
Established the PM Relief Fund, which provided cash relief to the unemployed during the COVID lockdown. - Health Insurance for Kashmir
d annual health facility cards with Rs. 100,000 insurance coverage to 120,000 families in Azad Kashmir.Provide - Policy Making for Women Rights
Enacted several laws to protect and enforce women's rights, including the Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Act and the Enforcement of Women's Property Rights Act, along with the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, which protects the rights of disabled women and children. - Covid Relief Packages
Provided relief packages in utility bills to those running small businesses and jobless individuals due to COVID. - Tiger Force
Established the Tiger Force to provide uninterrupted food supply in quarantine areas, distribute aid to the poor, and raise awareness about COVID, social distancing, and health on a large scale. - Revitalized institutions
Revitalized institutions like PIA and others, previously plagued by losses due to the incompetence of past administrations, transforming them into profitable entities. - Resolved Citizen Complaints
Started an initiative to address and resolve hundreds of complaints from urban Pakistanis. - Lowered Petroleum Prices
Amid challenging economic conditions in the COVID era, lowered petroleum product prices to alleviate the burden on the public. - Bhasha Dam
Kicked off the construction work at Diamer-Bhasha Dam on 15-07-2020 at River Indus near Chillas. The dam will produce 4,500 MW hydel power. The 272-metre-high dam, having storage capacity of 6.4-million-acre feet of water will be the country's third big dam after Tarbela and Mangla dams. - Reforms in Industrial Sector
Implemented numerous reforms in the industrial sector, leading to significant improvements in the textile industry. Witnessed an extraordinary increase in export orders in the textile industry. - GSP Plus Status
Took measures, in collaboration with the European Union, to issue the GSP Plus status for Pakistan, strengthening the country's exports and enhancing relations with member countries. - Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program
Initiated the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program to alleviate the economic crisis caused by the lockdown, distributing billions of rupees among deserving individuals across the country. - TeleHealth Help Line
Started the TeleHealth Help Line during the COVID period, aiming to provide health consultation to the public and eliminate the need for hospital visits. Doctors could register to provide services, and patients could receive free consultations through text messages. - Covid Lockdowns
Opposed complete lockdown despite pressure, saving the lower-income population from complete devastation. Prime Minister Imran Khan had emphasized that complete lockdown harms the economy and pushes a significant portion of the population below the poverty line, leading to major challenges of hunger and survival. - Fight Against Sugar Mafia
Initiated a commission to investigate the sugar mafia, making it the first time in the country's history. The commission exposed illegal profiteering by sugar mill owners, including unauthorized price increases, undisclosed transactions, tax evasion, and misuse of subsidies, resulting in the accumulation of billions of rupees in unlawful profits. Following the publication of the report, operations against the sugar mafia were launched. - Development in Southern Punjab
Included Southern Punjab as a part of development plans, allocating 33% funds for the region's progress and the well-being of its people. - Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme
Launched the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme, aiming to build 5 million affordable homes for low-income individuals over five years. The project provided employment opportunities for unemployed youth and promoted the construction industry. - Large Scale Manufacturing Witnessed continuous growth in large-scale manufacturing and industrial development, playing a crucial role in improving Pakistan's GDP.
- 6% Growth Rate
Achieved a 6% economic growth rate through effective economic policies, resulting in an increase in per capita income and boosting the overall size of the national economy to 383 billion dollars. - Hydro Power Projects
Initiated various hydro power projects under the CPEC, creating job opportunities for the youth and generating affordable and environmentally friendly electricity for the country. Notable projects include the Azad Patan and Kohala Power projects. - Industrial Package
Announced an optimal industrial package to foster industrial development, with a focus on easing conditions for small and medium industries, offering facilities, and removing investment barriers, particularly for overseas Pakistanis. - Agricultural Reforms
For the first time in the country's history, empowered farmers by initiating comprehensive agricultural reforms. This project includes various initiatives such as the provision of certified seeds, effective water management, assistance in livestock farming, and transforming the agricultural sector into a high-yield production entity. - Construction Package
Introduced a historic construction package for the construction industry, including subsidies for 5 and 10 marla houses, dedicated financing of 5% by banks for house construction, tax reductions, and window operations for builders' convenience. - National Revenues
Witnessed a continuous increase in national revenues due to the PTI government's effective policies, surpassing the set targets. - ML-1 Railway Project
Initiated the ML-1 railway network project, which will play a significant role in transforming the existing railway infrastructure, creating job opportunities, facilitating ease of doing business, and contributing to economic activities, including boosting tourism. - Blue Economy
Introduced a new and dynamic Blue Economy policy with the aim of sustainably utilizing marine resources for economic development, improved livelihoods, and employment while maintaining the health of the marine environment. - Combat Inflation
Launched the largest agricultural program to combat inflation, announcing a subsidy package of $709 million for low-income households. - Local Government Elections
The people of tribal districts participated in local government elections for the first time in the country's history, a crucial step in integrating these regions into Pakistan's administrative and constitutional framework. - Duty on Quranic Papers
Eliminated duties on Quranic papers and implemented measures for the standard printing and distribution of the Holy Quran. - Profitable PTV
Transformed PTV [Pakistan State Television] into a profit-generating institution and achieved the largest regional revenue target in Pakistan's history. - Gwadar Free Zone
Laid the foundation for Phase 2 of the Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ) and initiated multiple development projects, including an Expo center, an agricultural industrial park, and three factories. - Recharge Pakistan
Approved the first-ever Recharge Pakistan initiative by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency to work on better utilization of floodwaters. - Profitable National Highways Authority (NHA)
Established the National Highways Authority (NHA) as a profit-generating institution, witnessing a 128% increase in its revenue over three years. The government built more cost-effective roads, while Pakistan Post improved its international performance index by more than thirty points. - Green Stimulus
Launched the "Green Stimulus" initiative under the Protected Areas Initiative, aiming to increase the country's total area by 15%, including the conservation of natural treasures like national parks, wetlands, and wildlife reserves until 2023.
Above all, he elucidated the authentic essence of the ideology of Pakistan, fostering a heightened awareness within the nation and inspiring a collective commitment to pursue true freedom for the country.In a shortened tenure of slightly over three years, Imran Khan's government has not only achieved the above listed accomplishments but also significantly bolstered economic stability, invested in human capital, and championed climate initiatives for Pakistan.