India, May 19 -- Pakistan's Punjab government has approved a sweeping plan to restore the historical names of several streets, neighbourhoods and public spaces in Lahore, in what officials describe as an effort to reclaim the city's pre-Partition identity and cultural heritage.

Over the decades, many of Lahore's historic roads, alleys and localities were renamed, replacing British-era and Hindu-associated names with those linked to Islamic, Pakistani or local figures.

Under the new initiative, a number of those older names are set to return, according to a report by news agency.

Islampura will once again be called Krishan Nagar, Babri Masjid Chowk has reverted to Jain Mandir Chowk, and Sunnat Nagar is now Sant Nagar, according to multi...