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29Jul

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

Global

28th July 1914: How World War 1 begins!

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife led the whole world to World War 1. The Serbian terrorist has done this. Russia has supported Serbia and also brought France into this. Let's read some more facts about WWI. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and his wife were murdered on June 28, 1914, by a Serbian-backed terrorist. Europe's leaders took a sequence of political, diplomatic, and military decisions that turned a local struggle in south-east Europe into a worldwide war. This led the world to World War 1. On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, aided by Germany. France entered the conflict as a result of Russia's assistance for Serbia. On August 1, Germany declared war on Russia, and on August 3, France declared w...

Europe Scorched by Heatwave as Wildfires Forced 100s to Evacuate

16Jul

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Global

Europe Scorched by Heatwave as Wildfires Forced 100s to Evacuate

A further influx of people were evacuated from their homes on Friday after wildfires blistered land in France, Spain and Portugal, while officials throughout Europe issued heatwave warnings in light of the coming heatwave. As a result of scorching heat, tinder-box conditions, and strong winds, more than 1,000 firefighters across southern France battled since Tuesday to contain two fires that have fanned by scorching heat, tinder-box conditions, and water-bomber aircraft. In parts of Europe, heatwave with temperatures will top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as a slow-moving high pressure area brings scorching air from North Africa. There have been massive fires in France, Portugal, and Spain, with scientists blaming climate change and predicting more severe weather ep...

Spain is all set to create a history in Europe

14May

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Spain is all set to create a history in Europe

Spain is in decision point where they are considering to accommodate menstruating women. If they pass the bill for three days paid periods leave. They would be the first country in Europe to take this historic step. World is evolving so fast. They are progressing in the right direction. Latest example is a bill presented in Spanish assembly. They are considering a fully paid three days leaves for menstruating women. Other than that they are thinking about removing VAT on women hygienic products like pads, tampons etc. as well. If they pass this bill in near future, Spain would be the first European country to take this step so far. Along with that all the schools and educational institutes are advised to provide pads and educate about periods to young girls. According to the Spani...

Shaheen Express Service: A much glorified version of Pakistan

9Aug

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global, Pakistan

Shaheen Express Service: A much glorified version of Pakistan

One of the iconic things in 1970s. Shaheen Express Bus Service depicts the progressive as well as golden time of Pakistan. Moreover it also shows the reliability and safety of said service as well. RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN - IndoPak is one of the long in the tooth colony of British Empire. You can observe many leftovers even after many years of independence. From dressing to food to talking style, You can feel the after taste of British rule over this region. Even so both countries are independent now but few things are so iconic, they are yet known to be best. One of the vintage fruition is Shaheen Express. Shaheen express was one of a kind bus service in 1960s. A unique service where you could travel from Rawalpindi to Bradford and vice versa through bus. At that time Albert bus se...