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The Bhopal Disaster

On the night of 3 December 1984, the city of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh witnessed the uncontrolled release of methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide chemical plant, a facility ......

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When Thomas Edison First Demonstrated the Successful Delivery of Electricity to Homes and Urban Communities

Although Thomas Edison had already developed the electric light bulb in 1879 and had illuminated public spaces on a commercial scale in New York through the Pearl Street Power Stat......

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Karachi Development Authority Launches First Planned Residential Township - North Nazimabad

On November 14, 1955, the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) officially launched North Nazimabad, Karachi's first properly planned residential township. Designed to accommodate th......

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Peshawar Launches First Ring Road Housing Expansion to Ease Inner-City Congestion

On November 17, 1994, the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) began its first Ring Road Housing Expansion Scheme to reduce congestion inside the historical core of Peshawar. By th......

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A city building became global symbol of freedom, public authority and national identity

One of the most important moments in modern political and urban history took place inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, United States. On this day, the Declaration of Independ......

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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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