Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17am on 27 May 2026,Wednesday International
Pakistan’s Punjab government has deferred its plan to restore several pre-Partition Hindu and British-era names of roads and localities in Lahore after facing strong backlash from extremist groups and social media campaigners. The Lahore Heritage Areas Revival project, backed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, had approved restoring historical names such as Krishan Nagar, Lakshmi Chowk and Jain Mandir Road. The proposal aimed to preserve Lahore’s cultural and architectural heritage. However, critics accused the government of reviving “Hindu and Sikh identity”, forcing authorities to put the decision on hold to avoid further controversy and political pressure. (PC: X)
