Govt moves to counter PTI protests as Lahore braces for showdown

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LAHORE: A showdown between the PTI and the Punjab government in Lahore today (Saturday) appears almost certain as the party plans to hold a protest at Minar-i-Pakistan to demand a cut in inflation, independence of judiciary and release of party founder Imran Khan.

While a determined PTI is...