Here are some of his major U-turns:

The government appointed Atif R. Mian, a Princeton University economist, to the PM-led Economic Advisory Council. But he was removed after pressure from religious political parties who objected since he belongs to the Ahmadi faith.

Imran pledged to grant citizenship to Afghan and Bengali refugees born in Pakistan. However, after an opposition backlash, he backtracked and told parliament that no such decision had been taken yet. The government faced its toughest test in November, when leaders of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik political party blocked roads in protest against the acquittal of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy. Imran warned rioters not to challenge the writ of the state. However, the government soon signed a peace agreement with the TLP. Radical leaders were later arrested on inciting people and exploiting religious sentiments. The PTI government had said that the prime minister and federal ministers would not undertake any foreign tours in the first three months. However, Imran has visited five countries in 100 days. In his first speech, Imran severely criticised previous leaders for seeking foreign assistance. However, worsening economic conditions compelled the government to borrow billions from its closes allies China and Saudi Arabia. The PTI government is also in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Imran’s helicopter trips to and from his house in Bani Gala sparked serious criticism nationwide. Imran used to call the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) a terrorist party. However, after the elections, the MQM became an ally and he allotted them federal cabinet posts.

Imran promised to keep his cabinet short and appointed 21 ministers. However, the size of federal cabinet has risen to above 30.

Imran’s friends such as Zulfi Bukhari, alleged to have illegitimate assets, have been given key advisory positions. Another ally Jahangir Tareen, who was disqualified by the Supreme Court, remains a powerful figure in the party.