Pakistan Defers Lahore Street Renaming Plan After Backlash
The Punjab government in Pakistan has deferred its plan to rename streets in Lahore, including changing 'Ram Gali' to 'Rehman Gali,' following outrage from extremists. The decision was made to avert a potential backlash.
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No Krishna Nagar in Lahore? Pak pauses heritage renaming plan after outrage by extremists
Pakistan's Punjab government has reportedly backtracked on restoring pre-Partition Hindu and Sikh-era street names in Lahore. Following criticism from extremist groups and social media, the administration has deferred the decision. The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival committee had previously approved the proposal, aiming to preserve the city's historical identity.
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Pakistan's Punjab government has deferred its plan to restore original historical names of roads and several streets in Lahore to avert backlash from extremist elements, an official said on Tuesday.
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LAHORE: The Punjab government has deferred its decision to restore original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore apparently on the pressure of some “extremist elements.” The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival (LAHR) held a huddle last March jointly presided over by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The meeting had approved restoration of original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore and and its neighbourhood. Nawaz Sharif is the head o...
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