Several historic streets, alleys and roads in Lahore were renamed in the past few decades, replacing British-era as well as Hindu-associated names with those of Islamic, Pakistani or local figures.
In the see-saw equation of changing fortunes between civilian politicians and military Generals in Pakistan, selective amnesia is common.
World leaders, including former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, have expressed grief and sympathies over the loss of life in the Ahmedabad plane crash on Thursday.
Pakistan's present President Asif Ali Zardari managed his first term by skilfully getting then incumbent Pervez Musharraf to resign in August 2008 by securing the backing of his successor as Army chief, and then, outmanoeuvring coalition ally Nawaz Sharif, his former aide has revealed.
Even as hectic parleys are on for who will be the Prime Ministerial candidate of the party, many within the Maryam Nawaz camp are of the view why cannot Nawaz be the one, Dawn reported.
Nawaz Sharif emphasizes Kashmir in Lahore rally while advocating for effective foreign policy and neighborly relations, with India in the spotlight.
PML-N chief and former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned home on Saturday after a four-year-long self-imposed exile, and said that he served the country with loyalty whenever he was given a chance, resolved its issues, and never hesitated from any sacrifice.
After a four-year self-imposed exile, PML-N leader and former prime minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on Saturday and went to his hometown of Lahore to speak at a party rally
Nawaz Sharif is set to return to Pakistan on Saturday after a four-year-long self-imposed exile in London.
Talking about the speculations of Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar meeting, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader has said, “If Nawaz Sharif and PM Narendra Modi can meet, then why not Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar?"
