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 »
Mohammed, a 17-year-old handsome Arab student, recently passed away in a tragic traffic accident. The school administration, unaware of his death, sent a notice to Mohammed’s father a few days later, stating: “Your child has not been attending school for several days. We kindly request you to provide a valid reason for his absence so that we may… Read More »
Spooky season is upon us, so we thought it was the perfect time to share the legend of Isola Gaiola, an ill-fated island off the coast of Naples, with you. Locals won’t go anywhere near Isola Gaiola. It’s cursed, they say. With a history of disappearances, drownings, murder, and suicide for those who have lived there, you can probably… Read More »
The Blacksmith History Forge Museum is a short walk north of the Toqi Telpak Furushon Bazaar on Khakikat Street. The museum is located in the Kulyuta karavansarai which was built in the 16th century. Admission is free, and it is a rare treat to see a working blacksmith. Photos/Videos can be taken and you can stroll through the… Read More »