With the military junta on the lookout for an acceptable civilian figurehead, observers are keen to see if the crown goes to Punjab once again. Political activity is intense in the nation's most powerful province. The betting season is on here. And one-time playboy, Imran Khan, is quite the favourite. Contacts between him and Musharraf's government have been continuing for some time now. And Imran seems to be playing up to the men in khaki. He has reason to. It's no secret that the recent announcement of lowering the voting age to 18 has pleased the Khan. Most in that age group would, perhaps, blindly vote for their cricket hero.