PM Modi speaks to Imran Khan; congratulates him for polls victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chairperson of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party Imran Khan and congratulated him for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the recently conducted general elections. 

The Prime Minister expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan. Mr Modi also reiterated his



vision of peace and development in the entire neighborhood. 

Meanwhile, Imran Khan has said that he will take oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan on August 11. 

His party has announced that it is trying to reach out to smaller parties and independents to form the next government.