A strange game is playing out in Lahore. Punjab’s caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir has spent days proclaiming the presence of dozens of ‘terrorists’ inside PTI chairman Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence.

A government delegation entered Zaman Park yesterday, but reportedly only to discuss the terms of a search operation. It left without making a breakthrough.

The PTI has been expecting foul play ever since Mr Khan was on Wednesday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to hand over individuals suspected of involvement in the May 9 violence.

The government is hunting for Mr Khan’s nephew, as well as several senior PTI leaders, and believes they are among other wanted men taking refuge at the property.

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