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The Annexation of Texas to the United States

On 29 December 1845, Texas formally became the twenty eighth state of the United States. This event was not merely a political decision. It marked an extraordinary turning point ......

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Foundation of the First Museum of the Subcontinent in Calcutta

On 2 February, the Indian Museum in Calcutta marks its foundation day. The institution is recognised as the oldest and largest museum in the Indian subcontinent and has played a c......

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The State Recognition of Affordable Housing as a Public Right in France

In the aftermath of the First World War, Europe faced widespread devastation. Millions of homes had been destroyed, while soldiers returned from the front to cities unable to absor......

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Pakistan Begins Major Overhaul of National Railways System

On November 24, 1990, the Government of Pakistan launched a nationwide overhaul of the aging railway system to address decades of underinvestment, slow transport speeds, and rising......

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World's Most Important Real Estate Center Hong Kong Officially Became a Special Administrative Region of China

Hong Kong officially returned to Chinese sovereignty and became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework. This historic transition......

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Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

Model Town Lahore A Modern Society Established within the Ancient Forest of Lahore (Episode 7)

The acquisition of land for the Model Town Society was one of the most remarkable and spirited chapters in its early history. Dewan Khem Chand and his...

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 Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Where Did the 500 Acres of Model Town Land Go (Episode 5)

Between 1921 and 1924, the land for Model Town Lahore was acquired in successive phases. The process began in 1921, shortly after the establishment of...

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