Pakistan

1948 Muscat Cover: A Historic Record in Pakistan’s Philatelic Legacy

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Early Pakistan philately witnessed a momentous occasion when a rare 1948 cover from Muscat set a new UK auction record. Sold during Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s Part 3 Academic Collection auction on 9 August 2024, this extraordinary item fetched £14,000 (£16,800 including fees), becoming the second most valuable Pakistan philatelic item ever sold. Why Is the […]

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Archaeological Sites

Celebrating Ancient Heritage – Pakistan’s 1963 “Archaeological Sites”

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Uncovering the Roots of Civilization In 1963, Pakistan celebrated its ancient heritage and the marvels of the Indus Valley civilization through a stamp set that spotlighted historic archaeological sites. This series captures the essence of Pakistan’s historical richness, from the ruins of Mohenjodaro to the revered Paharpur Stupa. These stamps not only highlight Pakistan’s ancient

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Monuments of Nubia

Preserving History Together – Pakistan’s 1963 “Save the Monuments of Nubia” Stamp Set

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Imagine Losing a World Wonder Picture ancient temples, centuries-old carvings, and awe-inspiring statues, slowly sinking beneath rising waters. This was the grim reality facing Nubia, a historic region along the Nile, when Egypt announced the construction of the Aswan High Dam. While the dam promised modern progress, it also threatened to submerge priceless treasures of

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Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD)

Pakistan – Celebrating Unity – The 1965 Regional Cooperation for Development Pact Stamp Set

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On July 21, 1965, Pakistan issued a special set of stamps commemorating the first anniversary of the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) pact. This historic agreement, signed in Istanbul on July 21, 1964, by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran, Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan, and General Cemal Gürsel of Turkey, marked a

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