University of Peshawar Celebrating 75 Years of Academic Excellence, December 10, 2025 (2025-26)

SALIENT FEATURES

Size of Stamp	56 x 35 mm
Size of Print	54 x 33 mm
Number of stamps in a Sheet	(3X5) (15 Stamps)
Perforations	13 C (elliptical)
Denomination:	Rs. 30/-
Colors	CMYK
Printing Technology	Lithography Offset
Paper	100 GSM Water Mark Gummed Paper
Gum	PVA
Quantity of Stamp	0.03 Million (30,000)
Design	Customer
Printer	Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Karachi

   

Positioned at the threshold of the Khyber Pass, where civilizations have converged and cultures have collided for centuries, the University of Peshawar (UOP) stands as a distinguished emblem of scholarship, resistance, and renewal.

The genesis of the University of Peshawar is inseparable from the vision of Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan, who in 1913 founded Islamia College, an institution that would ultimately become the intellectual cornerstone of the university's foundation.

In 1948, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited Islamia College and proclaimed, "Nothing is dearer to my heart than to have a university in the North-West Frontier Province from where rays of learning and culture will spread throughout Central Asia." These words were not mere rhetoric; they constituted a solemn pledge. That pledge was fulfilled on October 30, 1950, when Shaheed-e-Millat Liaqat Ali Khan (the first Prime Minister of Pakistan) laid the foundation stone of the University of Peshawar. Accordingly, University of Peshawar holds the distinction of being the first university established in Pakistan following independence in 1947, preceded only by the University of Punjab and the University of Decca, both founded prior to partition but integrated into Pakistan thereafter.

Over the decades, University of Peshawar has evolved into a comprehensive academic ecosystem, initially including the Khyber Medical and Dental Colleges, the University of Engineering and Technology; and now comprising various academic departments and research centres, Jinnah College for Women, the College of Home Economics, the Khyber Law College, and the Quaid-e-Azam College of Commerce which was established through the financial patronage of Quaid-e-Azam and inaugurated by Maadar-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.

Throughout its history, the University of Peshawar has functioned more than a centre of higher education; it has served as a crucible of intellectual resistance. From student-led movements to faculty-driven critiques, the university has consistently provided a platform for progressive thought and democratic engagement.

As the oldest public sector university in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, University of Peshawar has played a seminal role in shaping the intellectual contours of the region. Its alumni have gone on to serve as vice-chancellors, educators, policymakers, politicians, scientists, artists, and public intellectuals, both within Pakistan and across the globe.

As the University of Peshawar commemorates its 75th anniversary, it does so not with nostalgia alone but with a renewed commitment to its founding ideals. The celebrations are a tribute to the generations of students and scholars who have passed through its corridors and pathways, each contributing to its legacy of excellence and equity.

This milestone also calls for critical introspection: the university's future hinges on its capacity to harmonize tradition with transformation. As it renews its commitment to progress and purpose, University of Peshawar must continue to cultivate critical inquiry, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and deepen its engagement with local and global communities and commitments. Whether through expanding its research initiatives, digitizing its archival resources, or advancing inclusive pedagogies, the University of Peshawar possesses the potential to remain a beacon of learning in an increasingly complex world.

In celebrating 75 years of the University of Peshawar, we honour not merely an institution, but a living legacy; a space where history converges with hope, and where every classroom reverberates with the promise of possibility.

On the eve of celebrating 75 years of the University of Peshawar, Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamp of denomination Rs. 30/-on December 10th, 2025.

World Children's Day, November 20, 2025 (2025-24)

World Children's Day: Commemorating Children's Rights and National Commitments: - World Children's Day, observed annually on 20 November, is a global observance dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children across the world. First established in 1954 by the United Nations, the day was created to foster international solidarity, increase awareness among children and adults alike, and encourage nations to take action toward improving children's welfare. This date is also historically significant because it marks the adoption of two key instruments:

The UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959), and The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) (1989), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history.

These instruments affirm the inalienable rights of every child to survival, development, protection, and participation-regardless of race, gender, nationality, or social background.

World Children's Day is not only a celebration of children but a call to action. It urges governments, organizations, civil society, and individuals to renew their efforts to ensure that every child is given the chance to grow up in an environment that nurtures their potential, protects their dignity, and empowers their voice.

Pakistan's Commitment to Children's Rights:- As a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Pakistan has long recognized the importance of protecting the rights and well-being of its youngest citizens. With children accounting for nearly 40% of Pakistan's population, their development is vital to the country's future

Over the years, Pakistan has taken several key steps at the federal and provincial levels to fulfill its commitments to child rights, with notable progress in legislation, education, health, and child protection.

1. Legislative Measures:- Pakistan has enacted several laws to institutionalize child rights and protection frameworks. Notable among these is the National Commission on the Rights of the Child Act, which led to the establishment of the NCRC-a statutory body responsible for monitoring child rights and advising on policy improvements. Provinces such as Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also enacted child protection laws and set up child protection bureaus to provide shelter, legal support, and rehabilitation for vulnerable children.

2. Education Initiatives:- Education remains a central focus of Pakistan's child development strategy. Programs like the Ehsaas Education Stipend and Waseela-e-Taleem aim to reduce dropout rates and encourage school enrollment, especially for girls in underserved communities. The government is also working on curriculum reforms, teacher training, and inclusive education practices to ensure quality learning for all.

3. Health and Nutrition Programs:- To address child mortality and malnutrition, Pakistan has implemented nationwide immunization drives under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). Nutrition-focused initiatives target stunting and wasting in early childhood, with a special emphasis on maternal and child health. These programs are supported by development partners like UNICEF, WHO, and GAVI.

4. Child Protection Mechanisms:- Pakistan has made efforts to build institutional mechanisms to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Child protection units, helplines, legal aid centers, and safe shelters have been established in various districts. The government also works in collaboration with civil society organizations and International partners such as Save the Children and UNICEF to train law enforcement personnel and build community awareness.

Pakistan Post's Role in Public Awareness:- In 2025, Pakistan Post contributed to these national efforts by issuing a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of World Children's Day. The stamp is more than a collectible-it is a symbolic and educational tool that carries an important message across the country and beyond.

The issuance of this stamp not only commemorates the day but also serves to raise awareness, spark national conversation, and promote empathy toward the realities children face in Pakistan and across the world.

Pakistan Post has a longstanding tradition of using philately as a platform for social messaging, and this stamp continues that legacy by highlighting children's rights and the importance of collective responsibility. It's Important to highlight that Pakistan Post is issuing a souvenir sheet which showcases the traditional games of Pitthu Garam and Gulli Danda. Aim is to preserve and promote Pakistan's cultural heritage and signify the country's vibrant traditions to the world.

World Children's Day is a global reminder that every child matters, It's a day to reaffirm the belief that children are not just passive recipients of care-they are individuals with voices, rights, and dreams that deserve protection and realization.

Pakistan's ongoing efforts in legislation, education, health, and awareness-demonstrate a growing national commitment to building a better future for all children. The release of the commemorative stamp by Pakistan Post is creative and meaningful way to extend this commitment beyond policy and into the public imagination. By celebrating World Children's Day with purpose and action, Pakistan sends a clear message:

We hear our children. We stand with them. And we are working for a future where every child can thrive."

My Day, My Rights:- From the moment the sun rises, children wake up to a world shaped by choices they didn't make. But every child, everywhere, also wakes with rights. Including the right to be protected, to learn, and to have their voice heard.

It's time to listen to children. To understand what their lives are like and how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.

Let's amplify children's voices and stand up for the rights of every child. Due to the same reason, Pakistan Post decided to issue the Souvenir Sheet that figures the World Children's Day 2025 theme: My Day, My Rights.

On World Children's Day, Pakistan Post is issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp, denomination Rs. 30/-and Souvenir Sheet of denomination Rs. 120/- on November 20th, 2025