A man was hired to paint a boat. With his paint, brushes, and a steady hand, he began coating the boat in a vibrant red, as the owner had requested. As he worked, he noticed a small hole in the hull, barely noticeable to the untrained eye. Without saying a word, he repaired it, considering it part of… Read More »
Hemlock poisoning can occur if you accidentally ingest poison hemlock. Symptoms can range from vomiting to seizures to respiratory failure. There’s no antidote for hemlock poisoning. Your healthcare provider will treat your symptoms, but the condition can be fatal. You can prevent hemlock poisoning by getting rid of any hemlock plants in your yard. What is poison hemlock?… Read More »
Biological Miracle: Human Foot There are 26 bones in each foot a total of 52 bones in both feet. They make up more than a quarter of the total 206 bones in the human body, all packed under the ankle. This bone density plays an important role in enabling the complex movements that allow us to walk,… Read More »
The mummy of an ancient Inca girl sits literally frozen in sleep at a museum in Argentina. The mummy, called La Doncella or The Maiden, is that of a teenage girl who died more than 500 years ago in a ritual sacrifice in the Andes Mountains. The girl and two other children were left on a mountaintop to… Read More »
Rooh Afza’s recent ‘Zindagi Mubarak’ campaign by Hamdard Pakistan showcases the unconditional love of a father for his daughter when he sends her Rooh Afza as a gift, so that she does not miss the fragrance and flavour of home. This TVC devised by RG Blue Communications took audiences by storm, and the Mubarak platform was extended to… Read More »
The Bajau, also called the Sea Gypsies or Sea Nomads, have lived on the waters off the coasts of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines for centuries. Their floating homes keep them connected to the sea at all times, though their distance from the mainlands also keep them disconnected them from modern civilization. Perhaps, this divide is part of what allows them to… Read More »
Diabetes, a condition that has left doctors baffled, can spell danger for your heart and brain if left unchecked. It’s closely linked to diseases like hypertension that can wreak havoc on your health. Let me share a remarkable success story that will leave you in awe. Meet Abu, a gentleman in his seventies who had been grappling with… Read More »
An unemployed and destitute bear also submitted an application for it. Coincidentally, if no rabbit applied, the same bear was hired as a rabbit. One day while working, the bear notices that a rabbit is working on a bear’s job in the forest and is receiving the bear’s praise and bear’s benefits.The bear was very angry at the… Read More »
Journal Information Pakistan Horizon is the flagship quarterly journal of the Institute. It is the oldest journal on International Relations in South Asia. Pakistan Horizon aims to combine rigorous analysis with a helpful approach to international issues. It features articles related to Pakistan’s foreign policy, regional and global issues, women’s concerns in international relations, IR theory, terrorism and… Read More »
A sacred island in south-west Japan that bans women and where male visitors must strip naked before going ashore has been declared a Unesco world heritage site. Okinoshima, located midway between the south-western main island of Kyushu and the Korean peninsula, was once the site of rituals to pray for maritime safety and a centre for relations with China and Korea that… Read More »