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50th Death Anniversary of Abdur
Rahman Chughta
Pakistan – 01/2025 Pakistan
is a country in South Asia, established on August 14, 1947, following the
partition of British India. The country was created to provide a homeland for
the Muslim population of the Indian subcontinent, making it one of the few
nations in the world founded on the basis of
religion. Pakistan shares borders
with India to the east, Afghanistan and Iran to the west, and China to the
north. It is divided into four main provinces:
Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
The capital city is Islamabad, while Karachi is the largest city. Pakistan boasts a rich and diverse culture, blending Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist influences. Its economy is based on agriculture, industry, and services, though the country faces significant challenges such as poverty, political instability, and climate change.
Pakistan: #1 (1947) History of Stamps in Pakistan: After gaining independence in 1947, Pakistan initially used British Indian stamps overprinted with the word Pakistan. These provisional stamps were used until the issuance of the country's first independent series of stamps.
Pakistan:
#20-3 (1948) On July
9, 1948, Pakistan released its first stamp series, featuring designs that
highlighted national symbols, designed by dAbdur
Rahman Chughta. Over the years, Pakistan has
issued stamps covering a wide range of themes, including national achievements,
culture, religion, politics, and prominent leaders such as Muhammad Ali
Jinnah, the founder of the nation. Additionally, Pakistan has released stamps
commemorating international events, such as United Nations Day and the
Olympic Games. Pakistani stamps are often regarded
as valuable sources for studying the country's history, culture, and
development. The illustrations on the stamps have reflected Pakistan's
political and cultural aspirations, as well as the challenges it has faced.
Pakistan: #363a
(1974) One of
Pakistan's most famous stamps was issued in 1974 to
commemorate the Lahore Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
(OIC). The stamp featured imagery symbolizing Muslim unity and became an
iconic representation in the history of Pakistan's postal service. Abdur Rahman Chughtai was a
renowned Pakistani artist known for his distinctive style that blended
Eastern traditions with modern influences. In addition to his achievements as
a painter, Chughtai was also a significant stamp
designer who contributed to the early philatelic history of Pakistan (Chughtai was the stamp designer of Pakistan's first and
later commemorative stamps), leaving a lasting legacy through his art. This commemorative sheet honors the 50th death anniversary of Chughtai and showcases his artistic and philatelic contributions. It includes portraits of the artist, redesigned or inspired by earlier stamp designs, reflecting his importance in Pakistan's cultural history. The sheet highlights key works by Chughtai, such as traditional depictions of women, Islamic heritage scenes, and cultural motifs that defined his signature style. This
beautiful sheet is homage to Philatelic History By blending Chughtai's artworks with references to his earlier contributions
as a stamp designer, the sheet pays tribute to both his artistic achievements
and his role in shaping Pakistan's philatelic identity. Overall, this commemorative sheet is a celebration of Chughtai's dual legacy as a pioneering artist and a contributor to Pakistan's cultural and philatelic heritage. 4 stamps
in the sheet incorporate images of earlier Pakistani stamps designed by Chughtai and photos of him at various ages, creating a
thematic link to the country's philatelic past.
SOS #1 and Pakistan #23
SOS #2 and Pakistan #58
SOS #3 and Pakistan #59
SOS #4 and Pakistan #56 Happy
Stamp on Stamp Collecting, Rammy
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Stamps on stamps The topic
of stamps on stamps is one of the most diverse of all topicals.
Ever since Sir Rowland Hill first advocated the use of prepaid pieces of
paper to be adhered to letters to expedite their delivery, the postage stamp
has fascinated people. It should come as no surprise, then, that the postage
stamp is being used as a stamp motif, and that topical collecting of stamps
on stamps is popular. The topic of stamps on stamps is an interesting one in
that it covers many different areas and avenues while still being true to the
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