Overprint Pakistan 1947

 

At the time of partition of the Indian sub-continent, India agreed to Pakistan\'s request to supply postage stamps and postal stationery dully overprinted PAKISTAN on Indian stamps of King George VI. Stocks of stamps in Treasuries under Pakistan jurisdiction were sent to Nasik Security Press, and after receiving overprint, the stamps were brought into use from October 1, 1947.

Rupee values were in vertical shape with effigy of the King in an oval surrounded by decorated frame. The colour of the frame is given first in salient features.

The overprint was applied across the stamp in black, in lower Anna values it is 13mm and on l4a and rupee values it is 19mm in length.

THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND THAILAND, December 31, 2021 (2021-13)

 

Pakistan and Thailand enjoy close and cordial ties and established diplomatic relationship on 10 October 1951. Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Thailand based on shared principles and mutual interests, have consistently grown over the years. Pakistan and Thailand are both hubs and enjoy strategic location in their respective regions.

Both countries have age-old histories of ancient civilization and have been connected by a common cultural linkage through Buddhism and the Gandhara civilization that flourished in the city of Taxila. Taxila meaning 'City of Cut Stone, is one of most significant archaeological sites in Asia. It was historically known as "TAKSHAHILA". The recorded history of Taxila starts from 6th century BC when Gandharan kingdom became part of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia. It is very  well known for being center of Buddhism in the country. Many statutes of Lord Buddha depicting the various stages of his life have been excavated and are currently present in Taxila Museum.

Taxila was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 in particular for the ruins of the four settlement sites which "reveal the pattern of urban evolution on the Indian subcontinent through more than five centuries" Taxila is a vast serial site that includes a Mesolithic cave and the archaeological remains of four early settlement sites i.e. Buddhist monasteries, Muslim Mosque and Madrassa. The ruins of the four settlement sites reveal the pattern of urban evolution on the Indo-Pak subcontinent through more than five centuries.

The archaeological sites of Saraikala, Bhir, Sirkap, and Sirsukh are of unique importance in illustrating the evolution of urban settlement on the Indo-Pak subcontinent. The prehistoric mound of Saraikala represents the earliest settlement of Taxila, with evidence of Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age occupation. The Bhir mound is the earliest historic city of Taxila, and was probably founded in the 6th century BC.Its stone walls, house foundations, and winning streets represent the earliest forms of urbanization on the subcontinent.

The Taxila serial sites also includes Khanpur cave, which has produced stratified micro lithic tools of the Mesolithic period, and a number of Buddhist monasteries and stupas of various periods. Buddhist monuments erected throughout the Taxila valley have transformed it into a religious heartland and a destination for pilgrims from as far a field as Central Asia, Thailand and China. The Buddhist archaeological sites at Taxila include the Dharmarajika complex and stupa, the Khader Mohra grouping, the Kalawan grouping, the Giri monasteries, the Kunala stupa and monastery, the Jandial complex, the Lalchack and the Badalpur stupa remains and monasteries, the Mohra Moradu monastic remains, the Pipplian and the Jaulian remains, and the Bahalar stupa and remains. The Giri complex also includes the remains of a three-doomed Muslim mosque, ziarat (tomb), and madrassa (school) of the medieval period. This Commemorative Postage Stamp is issued by Pakistan Post on 31-12-2021.

On 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Thailand. The Commemorative Postage Stamps are issued by Pakistan Post of Rs 20/- each denomination on December 31, 2021.

GOLDEN JUBILEE OF HANGOR DAY December 9, 2021 (2021-12)

 

Pakistan Navy Submarine (PNS/M) HANGOR during 1971 war destroyed/ sank Indian Navy Ship (INS) KHUKRI and severely damaged INS KIRPAN on 09 Dec 1971. Every year Pakistan Navy celebrates the occasion on 09 Dec as HANGOR Day to pay ribute to the Submarine crew for their heroic action. In order to celebrate 50th/Golden Jubilee of HANGOR Day, 09 Dec 21 is being celebrated with full enthusiasm in line with the finest traditions of Pakistan Navy.

Pakistan Navy Submarine HANGOR was the first of 4 x Daphne type submarines acquired by Pakistan Navy from France. The submarine was commissioned on 01 December 1969 and arrived in Pakistan on December 1970. Since its induction in Pakistan Navy. submarine HANGOR remained an efficient unit of submarine squadron and Navy. Submarine HANGOR remained pride for Pakistan Navy in 1971 Indo-Pak war and its gallant action was a spectacular tactical battle resulting in sinking of Indian Navy Frigate KHUKRI and crippling of INS KIRPAN. It was a strategic overture of Pakistan Navy which effectively thwarted and marginalized the Indian aggression.

Sinking of KHUKRI crippled Indian Navy's morale and it nefarious designs of subsequent attacks on Karachi. This outstanding action took place 30 miles south east of 'Diu Head' on west coast of India. The event is distinguished in Naval history for being the first successful kill by a conventional submarine after World War-II. Due to the professional competence and outstanding leadership of Commanding Officer, enemy was not able to detect the submarine HANGOR. Submarine remained underwater for a long time and successfully returned Karachi harbor on 13 December 1971 after mortifying Indian pride. Despite potential hazards, the morale onboard HANGOR never wilted,

In recognition of courage & valour displayed by the valiant crew of HANGOR, four Sitara-e-Jurrat, six Tamgha-e-Jurrat and fourteen Imtiazi Asnaad were conferred upon hem.

This is the highest number of operational gallantry awards given to a single unit of Pakistan Navy. In order to pay tribute to professional crew of HANGOR and their victorios & daring action, 9th December is celebrated as HANGOR Day each year in Pakistan Navy with zeal. and fervor. On 02 Jan 2006, PNS/M HANGOR was converted to serve as a museum ship at Pakistan Maritime as a symbol of courage and victory.

On Golden Jubilee of HANGOR Day, Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs 20/- denomination on December 9, 2021.

70 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND GERMANY (1951-2021) November 9, 2021 (2021-11)

 

The University of Heidelberg gained an international reputation in the course of the 19th century and thus succeeded in increasingly attracting non- European students, such as the poet, philosopher and later Pakistan national poet Muhammad Iqbal.

Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) is considered the spiritual father of Pakistan and began around year 1900, to write national poems. Today, he is considered one of he most influential Islamic thinkers of the 20th century. In 1905, Allama Iqbal moved from British India to Cambridge, where he began to deal with Hegel.

The interest in Hegel finally brought him to the German city of Heidelberg. Here, he was introduced to German literature and philosophy, especially Goethe, Heine and ietzsche.

After completing his doctorate on the "Development of Metaphysics in Persia" in Munich, he returned to Lahore in 1908.

For Allama Iqbal, his time at Heidelberg was considered as beautiful, as he himself put it, in letters to his German teacher Emma Wegenast. Looking back on his sojourn in Heidelberg, he wrote: "My stay in Heidelberg was like a beautiful dream" The introduction of the Professorial Fellowship named after Muhammad Iqbal at the South Asia Institute of Heidelberg University is not only testimony to Iqbal's enthusiasm for Heidelberg but also continues his efforts to foster exchange between the East and the West.

The Government of Pakistan supports the Allama Iqbal Professorial Fellowship at the South Asia Institute. Its tenure is set at three years with the possibility of extension. Similar fellowships are in place at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Berkeley and Columbia.

The Iqbal Fellowship was established in order to deepen the co-operation between Pakistan and Germany. It contributes to the extension of research in Pakistan in the areas of modern literature, political science, history, geography and the natural sciences.

To commemorate his stay in Heidelberg, one of the street on the banks of the river Neckar, in the Heidelberg district of Bergheim, was named after him "Iqbal-Ufer" on February 14, 1969, in the presence of then Pakistani Ambassador to Germany. Moreover, there is a small stone monument on which his poem "Ek Sham Nekar ke kinare" (An evening spent on the bank of the Neckar) is engraved.

On 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Pakistan and Germany (1951-2021), Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs 20/- denomination on November 9, 2021.

COMPLETION OF 100 YEARS ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY LAHORE (1921-2021) November 1, 2021 (2021-10)

 

The University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (Main Campus) is located in the northern part of Lahore on the historical "Grand Trunk Road (GT. Road)", near the magnificent Shalimar Gardens built during the great Mughal Empire. The institution started its career on 9th November 1921 as the 'Mughalpura Technical College'. Later it became the 'Maclagan Engineering College, a name given to it in 1923 when Sir Edwards Maclagan, the then Governor of the Punjab, laid the foundation stone of the main building, now called the Main Block. Main Block still retains its majesty despite the wear and tear of ten decades. At that stage the institution offered courses of study in only two disciplines: Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

In the year 1932, the institution was affiliated with the University of the Punjab for award of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. In 1947, at the time of independence, the institution was offering well-established B.Sc. Degree Courses in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

In 1954, it started a Bachelor's Degree course in Mining Engineering, the first-ever of its kind in the country. However, the real expansion and development of the institution commenced in 1962 on its transformation into the West Pakistan University of Engineering & Technology', and within a few years Bachelor's Degree Courses were started in Chemical Engineering. Petroleum & Gas Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Architecture, and City & Regional Planning.

Later, the University started to develop its postgraduate programs, and by 1970's it was offering Master's Degree Courses in various specializations of engineering. architecture, planning and allied disciplines. Later, Ph.D. Degree Program was also instituted in a number of disciplines.

The University of Engineering and Technology Lahore Act 1974 was passed by the Punjab Provincial Assembly to re-constitute and reorganize the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, for the purpose of improving teaching, research, publication and administration. With phenomenal increase in student enrollment in the 1970s, the University established an Engineering College at Taxila in 1975, which later became an independent University in 1998 as the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila.

Keeping in view the upcoming power crises situation in the country, in 2004 the University established its own Power Generation Unit with capacity of 2 Mega Watts later enhanced to 3 Mega Watts and became first and only countrywide educational institution who has its own Power Generation Unit as one of its labs.

To meet the growing demands for the Engineering graduates and allied disciplines in the country, the University started an expansion program in the new millennium. Consequently, the teaching and research capacity of the UET-Main was enhanced, and the establishment of the satellite campuses was taken up. The University started its satellite campus, now called as "New Campus", at Kala Shah Kaku,

District Sheikhupura, in 2004. Another satellite campus was started in Faisalabad in 2004. The Rachna College of Engineering and Technology Gujranwala was made constituent college of the UET Lahore in 2006. The Narowal sub-campus was established in 2012.

The University has 795 faculty members, including 360 PhDs, in 47 departments under 7 faculties of Engineering, Architecture and Natural Sciences. Current male- to-female faculty ratio is 73:27 whereas student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the faculty has a focus on research having impact on society. In the last three years, the faculty members have won different competitive research projects of worth Rs.240.72 million.

The QS World and Asian rankings of the university have moved up to 5-year high with five disciplines in the university ranked in top 500 in world rankings. In Petroleum Engineering, the university ranks among the top 51-100 in the world. In Engineering and Technology, it ranks at 376.

The University has more than 50000 proud alumni who have served / are serving in various national and international organizations. There is a long list of notable alumni ofthe university. Some of notable alumni include Dr. Muhammad Akram Sheikh (Former Deputy Chairman Planning Commission of Pakistan). Dr. Adil Najam (Dean of the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, and former Vice-Chancellor of the LUMS), Dr. Mubashar Hassan (Professor, politician, humanist, and an engineer who served as Finance Minister of Pakistan), Prof. Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar (Vice-Chancellor, UET Lahore), Prof. Dr.Fazal Ahmad Khalid (Chairman, Punjab Higher Education Commission), Qasim Ali Shah (Trainer, Author, and public speaker), Dr. Tahir Masood (Current MD Nespak). Dr. Amjad Pervaiz (former MD Nespak and famous singer), Engr. Tariq Hameed (Former MD Packages, Former Chairman WAPDA), Mr. Ahsan Iqbal (Former Minister, Government of Pakistan), Dr. Tahir Ghani (Intel USA), Prof. Dr. M. Shamim Sheikh (Toronto University), Prof. Dr. Arif Ghafoor (Purdue University), Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Khokhar (lowa State University), Dr. Aamir Mehmood (EVP Google), Javed Saleem Qureshi (Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council), Juniad Jamshaid (Singer and Naat Khawan) and Jawad Ahmad (Singer).

The current student enrollment in all five campuses of the university is around 14000 in undergraduate, masters and PhD programs. The student body mainly consists of students from Punjab. However, more than 550 students from Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Balochistan, and Gilgit Baltistan as well as Azad Jammu & Kashmir are studying at various campuses of the university. Whereas 194 seats are allocated each year in various disciplines for foreigner students. Currently, the foreigner male and female students from China, Afghanistan, Yemen, Palestine, SriLanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sudan, Somalia, and Indian Occupied Kashmir are pursuing their degrees in various engineering disciplines. Male-to-female ratio among students is 76:24.

The University's "National Library of Engineering Sciences" has significantly improved its book holdings and now it is biggest engineering library in the country. The total collection of the library is 1,40,000 which includes more than 1,00,000 books, 25,000 joumals, and 5000 theses. The facility of HEC's Digital Library is also available for students and faculty members.

The University has ample provisions for hostel accommodation. It has sixteen halls of residence, including four for female students, with accommodation for about 3000 students. A new hall of residence having the accommodation for 350 female students is under construction.

The halls reflect history of the institution through variations in the architectural styles over the last half a century. Some of them are of the pre-independence period, nherited from the former Maclagan College of Engineering and the Sikh National College whereas others were built over a period of quarter of a century since the inception of the University. The residence halls are provided with common rooms, mess rooms, prayer rooms, internet facility and other common utilities. The University also provides ample facilities to the students for participation in extra and cocurricular activities including debates, poetry, dramas, and sports, both outdoors and indoors, through over 50 student societies. Facilities are provided for all major sports including cricket, hockey..football, tennis, badminton, basketball, squash, table tennis, body building, and athletics. A series of inter-faculty and inter-hostel toumaments are held to facilitate participation to the maximum number of students. Outstanding sportspersons are encouraged to take part in the inter-university tournaments under Higher Education Commission. The sports complex is a commanding feature of the campus landscape and has, amongst other things, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, a gymnasium and an impressive stadium. Similarly, tudents

who outshine in debating, poetry, drarta/acting etc. are also facilitated to participate in local and national competitions.

A well-established health clinic with qualified and experienced medical doctors and having the facility of outdoor treatment, ambulance, medicines for selected diseases. and basic laboratory tests is available for the student, faculty and staff.

On Completion of 100 Years Establishment of University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (1921-2021), Pakistan Post is issuing the Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs 20/- denomination on November 1, 2021.