SALIENT FEATURES
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Size of Stamp |
35 x 50.5 mm |
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Size of Print |
35 x 50.5 mm |
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Number of stamps in a Sheet |
(6x3) 18 Stamps |
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Perforations |
13 C |
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Denomination: |
Rs. 30/- |
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Colors |
CMYK |
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Printing Technology |
Lithography Offset |
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Paper |
100 GSM Water Mark Gummed Paper |
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Gum |
PVA |
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Quantity of Stamp |
0.5 Million (50,000) |
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Design |
Supplied by the Customer |
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Printer |
Pakistan Security Printing Corporation, Karachi |
Kashmir Solidarity Day, observed
annually on 5 February, reflects Pakistan's enduring commitment to stand with
the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for dignity, justice, and the
right to self-determination. The origins of this observance are rooted in a
period when the scale of repression in Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and
Kashmir had drawn national and international concern. The formal initiative to
mark this day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmed, a political leader and
former head of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan. In 1990, the call gained decisive
national momentum when Mian Nawaz Sharif, then the Chief Minister of Punjab,
appealed for a nationwide strike and public mobilisation to protest against the
ongoing Indian occupation and to express solidarity with the Kashmiri freedom
struggle. The day was subsequently endorsed by major political parties and
civil society organisations and was later declared a public holiday, cementing
its place as a collective national expression of moral and political support.
The observance serves as a solemn
reflection on the grave human rights violations faced by the Kashmiri people
under Indian occupation. The region remains among the most militarised zones in
the world, where civilians continue to endure excessive use of force, arbitrary
detentions, custodial violence, enforced disappearances, and severe
restrictions on movement and communication. Independent reports over the years
have documented intimidation, demographic engineering efforts, and repeated assaults
on fundamental freedoms. These conditions underscore Pakistan's longstanding
position that peace, stability, and legitimacy in the region cannot emerge
through coercion or the systematic erosion of human dignity.
Across Pakistan and Azad Jammu
and Kashmir, the day is marked with extensive public engagement aimed at
amplifying Kashmiri voices and reinforcing a unified national stance. Public
processions, human chains on routes leading into AJK, special prayers, and
community gatherings express solidarity with the Kashmiri people. Government
institutions, political parties, religious leaders, and civil society networks organise
conferences, seminars, and media programmes that highlight the historical
context of the dispute, present documented accounts of ongoing violations, and
reaffirm Pakistan's advocacy for a peaceful resolution based on the aspirations
of the Kashmiri people. Educational institutions host debates and dialogue
forums to engage youth in informed reflection on the human rights dimensions of
the conflict and the responsibilities of the global community.
Each year, the observance of 5
February renews Pakistan's resolve to continue supporting the people of Jammu
and Kashmir in their just struggle. It reinforces a principled national commitment
that no durable peace in South Asia can be achieved without acknowledging the
rights, sacrifices, and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. Through this day,
Pakistan stands firm in upholding the ideals of justice, humanity, and the
right of oppressed communities to determine their own future.
On the eve of Kashmir Solidarity Day Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs.30/- each denomination on February 5th, 2026.
