The Maryam Nawaz-led provincial government of Pakistan’s Punjab seems to have taken a U-turn and has deferred the decision to restore the pre-Partition Hindu and British-era names of roads and localities in Lahore. According to reports, the government of Pakistan’s ruling party capitulated to the severe criticism from extremists and social media vloggers.&nbsp;The Punjab government led by Maryam Nawaz had in March proposed restoring several Lahore landmarks to their older names. The chief minister’s office informed the media about the decision in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rs-5-fish-rice-meals-no-liquor-vends-near-schools-and-temples-among-cm-suvendu-s-new-initiatives-in-bengal-1779811152626">Rs 5 fish-rice meals, no liquor vends near schools and temples among CM Suvendu’s new initiatives in Bengal</a>&nbsp;The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival (LHAR), chaired by former Pakistan PM and PML(N) chief Nawaz Sharif and backed by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, had on March 16 approved the proposal to restore the historical names of several roads, bazaars, and neighbourhoods in Lahore. Nawaz Sharif, who is currently not active in politics after the Feb 2024 general elections, is the head of the LHAR.&nbsp;The proposal was aimed at conserving the city’s architectural and cultural legacy. The renaming project was cleared by the Maryam Nawaz-led Cabinet in May. However, severe opposition and criticism by extremists and social media vloggers forced the government to make a U-turn.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-sets-up-high-level-committee-to-examine-unnatural-demographic-changes-in-country-1779803278173">Govt sets up high-level committee to examine ‘unnatural’ demographic changes in country</a>&nbsp;Replying to media queries on Monday, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Captain (Retired) Muhammad Ali Ijaz said, “No such decision has been taken as yet.”&nbsp;Heavy criticism from “extremist elements” and vloggers on social media accusing the government of reviving “Hindu and Sikh” took its toll, reported news agency PTI, citing an official source.The critics gave the government’s decision a religious colour, putting the Maryam Nawaz administration on the back foot, and deferred the decision to avert more backlash, the source added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-woman-shot-dead-by-masked-man-at-us-supermarket-cctv-captures-attack-1779798419291">Indian-origin woman shot dead by masked man at US supermarket; CCTV captures attack</a>&nbsp;Under the proposal to restore several pre-Partition names, Fatima Jinnah Road was to revert to Queen’s Road, while Allama Iqbal Road would again become Jail Road.Similarly, Islampura, which was renamed from Krishan Nagar, was to regain its original name, while Maulana Zafar Ali Khan Chowk was proposed to be renamed back to Lakshmi Chowk.Other reversions included reverting Mustafaabad to Dharampura, Hameed Nizami Road to Temple Street, and Babri Masjid Chowk to Jain Mandir Road.

The renaming proposal was aimed at conserving the city’s architectural and cultural legacy. The renaming project was cleared by the Maryam Nawaz-led Cabinet in May. However, severe opposition and criticism by extremists and social media vloggers forced the government to make a U-turn.

The Maryam Nawaz-led provincial government of Pakistan’s Punjab seems to have taken a U-turn and has deferred the decision to restore the pre-Partition Hindu and British-era names of roads and localities in Lahore. According to reports, the government of Pakistan’s ruling party capitulated to the severe criticism from extremists and social media vloggers. The Punjab government led by Maryam Nawaz had in March proposed restoring several Lahore landmarks to their older names. The chief minister’s office informed the media about the decision in a statement. Also Read: Rs 5 fish-rice meals, no liquor vends near schools and temples among CM Suvendu’s new initiatives in Bengal The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival (LHAR), chaired by former Pakistan PM and PML(N) chief Nawaz Sharif and backed by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, had on March 16 approved the proposal to restore the historical names of several roads, bazaars, and neighbourhoods in Lahore. Nawaz Sharif, who is currently not active in politics after the Feb 2024 general elections, is the head of the LHAR. The proposal was aimed at conserving the city’s architectural and cultural legacy. The renaming project was cleared by the Maryam Nawaz-led Cabinet in May. However, severe opposition and criticism by extremists and social media vloggers forced the government to make a U-turn. Also Read: Govt sets up high-level committee to examine ‘unnatural’ demographic changes in country Replying to media queries on Monday, Lahore Deputy Commissioner Captain (Retired) Muhammad Ali Ijaz said, “No such decision has been taken as yet.” Heavy criticism from “extremist elements” and vloggers on social media accusing the government of reviving “Hindu and Sikh” took its toll, reported news agency PTI, citing an official source. The critics gave the government’s decision a religious colour, putting the Maryam Nawaz administration on the back foot, and deferred the decision to avert more backlash, the source added. Also Read: Indian-origin woman shot dead by masked man at US supermarket; CCTV captures attack Under the proposal to restore several pre-Partition names, Fatima Jinnah Road was to revert to Queen’s Road, while Allama Iqbal Road would again become Jail Road. Similarly, Islampura, which was renamed from Krishan Nagar, was to regain its original name, while Maulana Zafar Ali Khan Chowk was proposed to be renamed back to Lakshmi Chowk. Other reversions included reverting Mustafaabad to Dharampura, Hameed Nizami Road to Temple Street, and Babri Masjid Chowk to Jain Mandir Road.

The renaming proposal was aimed at conserving the city’s architectural and cultural legacy. The renaming project was cleared by the Maryam Nawaz-led Cabinet in May. However, severe opposition and criticism by extremists and social media vloggers forced the government to make a U-turn.

No Krishan Nagar or Ram Gali in Lahore: Pak succumbs to extremists’ pressure, makes U-turn on renaming plan

In what may be called a big change in Pakistan, the provincial government of Punjab has approved the restoration of several roads and neighbourhoods in Lahore to their original pre-Partition names, according to a report in PTI. The decision is a part of the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project, that is a brain-child of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Under this initiative, the historic identity of Lahore is being restored. After the Partition in 1947, several roads, parks, and localities associated with Hindu, or Sikh heritage were renamed to Islamic or nationalist identities. "The Punjab Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a few days ago had approved a plan to restore the original and historical names of various streets and roads in Lahore and its neighbourhood," a Punjab government official told news agency PTI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos-will-get-a-name-change-here-is-why-it-matters-1778594936443">Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) will get a name change. Here is why it matters</a><h2>What are the key name changes?</h2>Among the roads and areas set to regain their earlier identities are Queen’s Road, Jail Road, Davies Road, Lawrence Road, Empress Road, Krishan Nagar, Santnagar, Dharampura, Brandreth Road, Ram Gali, Tempbell Street, Laxmi Chowk, Jain Mandir Road, Kumharpura, Mohan Lal Bazaar, Sundar Das Road, Bhagwan Pura, Shanti Nagar, and Outfall Road, as per reports. Reports also said that local authorities have begun installing signboards bearing the restored names. Even Lahore’s iconic Lawrence Gardens, known for decades as Bagh-e-Jinnah, is set to reclaim its colonial-era title. PTI reported that Nawaz Sharif has also proposed bringing back Lahore’s historic cricket grounds and the old wrestling arena at Minto Park, now called Greater Iqbal Park.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-confirms-central-approval-for-keralam-name-change-1773220665499">PM Modi confirms central approval for 'Keralam' name change</a><h2>Full list of names that has been changed are:</h2><ul><li>Islampura is once again Krishan Nagar</li><li>Babri Masjid Chowk is now Jain Mandir Chowk again</li><li>Sunnat Nagar is back to Sant Nagar</li><li>Mustafaabad has become Dharampura again</li><li>Maulana Zafar Ali Khan Chowk&nbsp;is now&nbsp;Lakshmi Chowk</li></ul><h2>Some colonial-era names are also back:</h2><ul><li>Sir Aga Khan Road will now be called Davis Road</li><li>Fatima Jinnah Road will be called Queens Road</li><li>Bagh-e-Jinnah will again be called Lawrence Gardens</li><li>Greater Iqbal Park will be called Minto Park</li></ul>

Pakistan’s Punjab government has approved restoring several pre-Partition names of roads and neighbourhoods in Lahore under the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project backed by Nawaz Sharif, reviving Hindu, Sikh, Jain and colonial-era identities.

In what may be called a big change in Pakistan, the provincial government of Punjab has approved the restoration of several roads and neighbourhoods in Lahore to their original pre-Partition names, according to a report in PTI. The decision is a part of the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project, that is a brain-child of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Under this initiative, the historic identity of Lahore is being restored. After the Partition in 1947, several roads, parks, and localities associated with Hindu, or Sikh heritage were renamed to Islamic or nationalist identities. "The Punjab Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a few days ago had approved a plan to restore the original and historical names of various streets and roads in Lahore and its neighbourhood," a Punjab government official told news agency PTI. Also Read: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) will get a name change. Here is why it matters What are the key name changes? Among the roads and areas set to regain their earlier identities are Queen’s Road, Jail Road, Davies Road, Lawrence Road, Empress Road, Krishan Nagar, Santnagar, Dharampura, Brandreth Road, Ram Gali, Tempbell Street, Laxmi Chowk, Jain Mandir Road, Kumharpura, Mohan Lal Bazaar, Sundar Das Road, Bhagwan Pura, Shanti Nagar, and Outfall Road, as per reports. Reports also said that local authorities have begun installing signboards bearing the restored names. Even Lahore’s iconic Lawrence Gardens, known for decades as Bagh-e-Jinnah, is set to reclaim its colonial-era title. PTI reported that Nawaz Sharif has also proposed bringing back Lahore’s historic cricket grounds and the old wrestling arena at Minto Park, now called Greater Iqbal Park. Also Read: PM Modi confirms central approval for 'Keralam' name change Full list of names that has been changed are: Islampura is once again Krishan Nagar Babri Masjid Chowk is now Jain Mandir Chowk again Sunnat Nagar is back to Sant Nagar Mustafaabad has become Dharampura again Maulana Zafar Ali Khan Chowk is now Lakshmi Chowk Some colonial-era names are also back: Sir Aga Khan Road will now be called Davis Road Fatima Jinnah Road will be called Queens Road Bagh-e-Jinnah will again be called Lawrence Gardens Greater Iqbal Park will be called Minto Park

Pakistan’s Punjab government has approved restoring several pre-Partition names of roads and neighbourhoods in Lahore under the Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project backed by Nawaz Sharif, reviving Hindu, Sikh, Jain and colonial-era identities.

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No Krishan Nagar or Ram Gali in Lahore: Pak succumbs to extremists’ pressure, makes U-turn on renaming plan

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