Lahore Renaming Places Asim Munir Nazam Sethi,लाहौर की सड़कों के हिंदू नाम वापस लाने के पीछे जनरल असीम मुनीर का बड़ा खेल, नजम सेठी ने ही खोली पोल - asim munir deception behind restoring hindu names to lahore streets nazam sethi exposed modernizer in west - Pakistan News - Navbharat Times Lahore's historic street names, which were removed after the 1947 partition, are set to be restored as part of a government initiative. The Punjab government has approved a project to revive pre-partition names, including those associated with Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities. The initiative, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's leadership, is part of the "Lahore Heritage Areas Revival Project." The plan includes renaming streets like Krishna Nagar, which was previously called Islampur, and Sant Nagar, formerly Sunnat Nagar. Other proposed changes include renaming Dharmapur, Temple Street, and Brandrath Road. The project has sparked controversy, with journalist Nazam Sethi accusing Army Chief General Asim Munir of orchestrating the move to project a more Western-friendly image. Sethi claims Munir is attempting to align with global narratives by restoring names linked to minority communities. He alleges that the initiative is politically motivated, suggesting it reflects Nawaz Sharif's influence rather than genuine cultural preservation. Sethi's report highlights the broader context of Pakistan's historical erasure of non-Muslim identities, noting that Hindu and Christian names were systematically removed after partition. The project's scope includes reviving names for streets like Rama Gali, which was previously Rahaman Gali, and Jain Mandir Road, formerly Babar Mosque Chowk. Sethi's analysis underscores the political implications, arguing that the renaming effort serves as a symbolic gesture to counter perceptions of Islamic extremism.#pakistan #lahore #maryam_nawaz #asim_munir #nazam_sethi
US-Iran War: Has The War Given Pakistan A Diplomatic 'Lifeline' In The Middle East? Pakistan has emerged as a pivotal mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, leveraging its strategic position to broker a 14-day ceasefire between the two warring nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's announcement of the truce, coupled with his invitation for US and Iranian delegations to Islamabad for further negotiations, marks a significant diplomatic milestone for the country. This move has been hailed as a redemption for Pakistan, which had faced a major fallout with its Gulf patrons a decade ago during the 2015 Yemen conflict. The ceasefire, announced on Wednesday, comes amid heightened tensions following President Trump's warning that "an entire civilization will die tonight" if the conflict escalated. Pakistan's role in facilitating this truce has drawn praise from both Tehran and Washington. Trump credited Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for their efforts, while Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, expressed gratitude for Pakistan's tireless mediation. The gesture has also earned endorsements from China, Turkey, and Egypt, underscoring Pakistan's growing influence in regional diplomacy. The 2015 Yemen conflict serves as a critical backdrop to Pakistan's current diplomatic resurgence. At the time, Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, intervened militarily to support the internationally recognized government against Iran-backed Houthis. Pakistan, which had previously provided military and policing services to Gulf monarchies in exchange for financial aid, hesitated to commit. Domestic opposition and fears of sectarian divisions within Pakistan constrained the then-government of Nawaz Sharif, who had strong ties to Saudi Arabia through marriage and political asylum.#pakistan #trump #abbas_araghchi #shehbaz_sharif #asim_munir
