Pakistan’s Punjab government has deferred its plan and appears to take a U-turn to restore the original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore following criticism from extremist groups over the revival of several pre-Partition Hindu and Sikh-era names.

Lahore DC Ijaz insists that no decision has been taken yet, as the matter is still under discussion.

Pak's Punjab govt defers roads renaming plan to avert backlash from extremist elements | World News