Postage Stamps of Pakistan - 2001

In 2001, Pakistan Post issued stamps on 20 different occasions. 2001 was also declared as the Year of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, to pay rich tribute to the service of the the founding father of Pakistan. 

The first stamp of the year was issued on 14th January 2001 part of the Poets of Pakistan Series - Abul Asar Hafeez Jalandhari, Rs 2.00 bearing portrait of Hafeez Jalandhari. 

Abul Asar Hafeez Jalandhari has the honour of writing the lyrics of the national Anthem of Pakistan. On 13 August 1954, Hafeez Jalandhari sang his own written National anthem on Radio Pakistan, which had 15 lines. Later the anthem was composed in the form of chorus, sung by Shameem Bano, Kaukab Jahan, Rasheeda Begum, Najam Ara, Naseema Shaheen, Ahmed Rushdie, Zawar Hussain, Akhtar Abbas, Ghulam Daastagir, Anwar Zaheer and Akhtar Wasi Ali. The entire anthem is for 80 seconds and some 38 instruments were used in its recording. The first colour film with flag and anthem was produced on January 19th, 1955 in USA. [Pakistanpaedia]

 20th March 2001: Habib Bank A.G. Zurich Rs. 5.00 multicoloured stamp showing building and Emblem of Habib Bank

 29th March 2001: Inauguration of Chashma Nuclear Power Plant. Rs. 4.00 stamp showing the Power Plant and Emblem

 

9th April, 2001: A set of two stamps was issued on the eve of 9th SAF Games (Pre-Launching). The Rs. 4.00 each stamps carried the logo and emblem of the SAF games

  

12th May, 2001: A set of three stamps were issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pakistan - China Friendship. All stamps of Rs. 4.00 value showed China and Pakistan Costumes, China Painting with Pakistan and China flags in the background and a Pakistani painting.

14th August  2001: Year 2001 was celebrated as the Year of the Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan showing his portrait. The stamp was of Rs. 4.00 value. The stamp was issued on the independence day of Pakistan.

On 6th September, 2001 - the defence Day of Pakistan, a set of two stamps of Rs. 4.00 value each was issued to pay complements to the martyrs of Pakistan Armed Forces and recipients of the Nishan-e-Haider, the highest military gallantry award. The stamps bore portraits of Majors Shabbir Sharif (Shaheed) and Major Muhammad Akram (Shaheed)

 On 22nd September 2001 a Rs. 4.00 value stamp was issued on the holding of the Sindh Festival showing Sindh Live Hall and insignia

Continuing with the Poets of Pakistan series, a Rs. 5.00 value stamp was issued on 25th September 2001 remembering Khawaja Ghulam Farid.

Year 2001 was the United Nations' Year of Dialogue Among Civilization

On 9th October a Rs. 4.00 multicoloured stamp was issued on the occasion showing Sky and a cartoon

On the theme of Men of Letters Series, a Rs. 5.00 stamp was issued 13th October to honour Dr. Imtiaz Ali Taj.

On the eve of 10th Anniversary of Independence Day of brotherly Islamic country Turkmenistan, a Rs. 5.00 stamps was issued on 27th October depicting portrait of the president and flag of Turkmenistan.

Peppermint is one of the many Medicinal plants found in Pakistan. On 12th November this Rs. 4.00 multicolored stamp was issued showing the Peppermint plant.

Covent of Jesus and Marry is a major landmark of Lahore Pakistan. On its 125th year of establishment, a Rs 4.00 value stamp was issued o 15th November 2001.

Continuing with the Men of Letters series, a Rs. 4.00 value stamp was issued on 20th November in remembrance of Dr Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi

Pakistan abounds in wild life and has many living and endangered species found throughout the country. On 26th November a set of four stamps was issued showing Blue Throat, Hoopoe, Pin Tailed Sand grouse and Magpie Robin. All stamps of Rs. 4.00 value

2nd November marked the 30th Anniversary of establishment of Pakistan - UAE Diplomatic Relations. Two stamps were issued on the day, one showing the Friendship handshake with flags of both countries in the background and the second stamp bore the portraits of the founding figures of both countries:  Shiekh Zaid Bin Sultan & Quid-i-Azam

29th December 2001 was the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of Nishter Medical College, Multan. The rs. 5.00 stamp showing the Nishter Medical College Building was issued on the occasion.

Continuing to celebrate the Year of the Quid e  Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, two sets of stamps were issued on the birthday of the revered founding father of the nation. [Read a brief on Quaid E Azam at Pakistanpaedia.]

A set of three stamps showing three hallmark occasions in the life of newly born Pakistan: (1) Quaid Taking Oath as as Governor of Pakistan on 14th August 1947, (2) Quaid inaugurating the newly established building of the State Bank of Pakistan by Opening its main entrance on 1st July 1948, (3) Quaid taking the salute of the march past of an army contingent on 15th April 1948.

A set of two stamps was issued showing Quaid visiting two famous regiments of Pakistan Air Defence, the 5 Heavy and 6 Light Air Defence Regiments at Malir Cantonment on 21st February 1948 - The second stamp shows visit of the Quid to the Heavy Air Defence Regiment.

The last stamp of the year was issued on 28th December on the eve of Golden Jubilee of Pakistan Ordnance Factories, POF Wah. The stamp depicted army ranks and weapons

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Postage Stamps of Pakistan - 1976

1976 was a special year in the history of Pakistan and Pakistan Post, for it was the year that Pakistan celebrated the birth centenary of founder of the nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah, revered in Pakistan as the Quaid-e-Azam, the great leader. A special stamp was issued on 25th December 1976 which contained 25 m.g of 23/24 carat gold (as shown above).

Besides, the year also witnessed celebrations of many other centenary celebrations and commemorative stamps issued on the occasions.

However, the year commenced with a massive set of five stamps with Save Mohenjo Daro scheme. Mohenjo-daro, pronounced in local Sindhi language as Moenjodaro, meaning the Mound of the Dead, ruins in Sindh, Pakistan are a prized heritage trove of Pakistan. Thrived as one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, and one of the world's earliest major cities, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete, and Norte Chico since 2500 BCE, Mohenjo-daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE as the Indus Valley Civilization declined. The ruins of Mohenjo Daro were discovered in 1922 and significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

However, lately the ruins are subjected to erosion and have been threatened by an alarming degradation and deterioration. In order to create awareness about the decaying ruins and make arrangements for its restoration, a number of stamps were issued in 1976, labelled as "Save Mohenjo Daro." 

 On 29th February a set of five stamps showing the spectacular view of the Mohenjo Daro ruins with the center centre showing the famous Citadel that dominates the ruins. The stamps were RS 4, Rs 3 and paisa 65, 20 and 10 respectively.

 

The second issue of stamps was issued on 3rd March on the eve of International Seerat Conference. The two stamps carried the dome and minaret of Mausoleum of the most revered and last of the prophets Muhammad (peace be upon him). The stamps were priced paisa 20 and Rs. 3. 

10th March 1976 marked the centenary of the first telephone transmission made by Dr Graham Bell.  On March 10, 1876 Bell succeeded in getting his telephone to work, using a liquid transmitter similar to Gray's design. Vibration of the diaphragm caused a needle to vibrate in the water, varying the electrical resistance in the circuit. When Bell spoke the sentence "Mr. Watson—Come here—I want to see you" into the liquid transmitter, Watson, listening at the receiving end in an adjoining room, heard the words clearly.

The Rs. 3 multicoloured stamp bore the portrait of Dr Bell and the telephone dial.

 

15th March 1976 was also the eve of centenary celebration of famous National College of Arts, Lahore. A 20 paisa multicoloured stamp was issued on the occasion, showing the college emblem.

Generally known as NCA, it is the oldest art school in Pakistan and the second oldest in South Asia. It was originally founded in 1875 as the Mayo School of Industrial Arts and was one of two art colleges created by the British Crown in British India in reaction to the Arts & Crafts Movement. In 1958, the school was renamed to the National College of Arts. The College is located adjacent to famous Lahore Museum located on th Mall Road opposite the Punjab University and just next door the city Town Hall.

 

The fifth issue of stamps was the on going Wild Life Series, depicting the Peacock. The two stamps were priced 20 paisa and Rs. 3. 

World Health Day 7 April 1976: 20 Paisa stamp issued on the theme of "Prevention of Blindness"

Continuing with the Save Mohenjo Daro theme, this 20 Paisa stamp was issued on 31st May showing the Mohenjo Daro Unicorn and ruins

 

4th July 1976 marked the bicentenary of the American Revolution. Two stamps of 90 Paisa and Rs. 4 were issued showing the Jefferson Monument and the Declaration of Independence.

Continuing with the Protect Wild Life Series, two stamps showing Ibex wee issued on 12th July of Paisa 20 and Rs.3

 

RCD has been a very efficient regional cooperation initiative between Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. Each year all three countries issued joint commemorative stamps on 21st July.

This year, the three stamps bore the portraits of the founding figures of modern Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. The 90 Paisa stamp bore the portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk of Turkey, the 65 Paisa stamp bore the portrait of Reza Shah of Iran and the Paisa 20 stamp bore the portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.

Seasoning with the birth centenary celebrations of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Quaid e Azam and the founder of Pakistan, four stamps were issued on 14th august, the independence Day of Pakistan bearing portrait of the great leader.

The Save Mohenjo Daro theme continued throughout the year. On 31 august this 65 Paisa stamp was issued showing the Dancing Girl, the ruins and the head of the King Priest of the bygone days.

15th September was the day to commemorate the UN Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. The 65 Paisa stamp on the day was issued showing UN Racial Discrimination emblem.

A 20 Paisa stamp was issued on 4th October on Universal Children's Day showing child in maze and basic services.

9th November was the day to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Dr Muhammad Iqbal, commonly known as Allama Iqbal, the poet philosopher who dreamed the concept of an independent Muslim country to be carved out of British India and asked Muhammad Ali Jinnah to come forward to lead the independence movement for Pakistan. This 20 Paisa stamp was issued showing one of the famous verses of poetry of Iqbal.

20th November was the holding of the Boy Scouts Jamboree in Lahore. The 20 Paisa stamp bore the portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, showing him giving Scouts Salute with the Boys Scouts Emblem in the rear.

On 15th December a 20 Paisa stamp was issued on the theme of Children's Literature, showing children reading.

The last stamp of the year was a special stamp issued on 25th December 1976 to celebrate the Birth Centenary of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Rs.1 0 gold colour stamp bearing portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah was designed by De Carter SA, Paris France, which contained 25 m.g of 23/24 carat gold

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First Death Anniversary of Jinnah - 1949

Muhammad Ali Jinnah (the Quaid-e-Azam), the founder of Pakistan, despite his ailment and fragile health fought the British and the Congress Party, representing the Hindus, to win a separate country for the Muslims of British India. The struggle had had a telling effect on his health and he could hardly get a little more over a year to manage the affairs of the newly born Pakistan. And left the mourning Pakistanis on 11 September 1948. 

The Pakistan Post issued a set of three stamps commemorating the first death anniversary of Jinnah on 11 September 1949. 

The stamps valued One and a Half Ana, Three Ana and Ten Ana had Urdu inscription of "Quaid-e-Azam (the great leader) with his date of birth and date of death written underneath. His motto for Pakistan "Unity, Faith and Discipline" was written under the above information.

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