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NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION
22-24 June, 2012, Expo Centre, Karachi
Stamp Society of Pakistan [SSOP] in collaboration with the Dawn Group, Pakistan Post and under the patronage
of Philatelic Federation of Pakistan [PFP] organized a well represented National Stamp Exhibition “KURRACHEE 2012”
from 22-24 June, 2012 at Expo Centre, Karachi. This was largely attended on all three days and the 124 Frames exhibition
attracted crowd of all ages including the media. Senior Stamp Collectors and Philatelists were spellbound by the 8 stamp
issue souvenir sheet of Child Art.
The exhibition included 39 Entries from all over Pakistan which were judged on competitive basis in Eight
different Classes, (i) Traditional (ii) Postal History (iii) Postal Stationery (iv) Aerophilately (v) Thematic (vi) Revenue
(vii) Youth and (viii) Literature and Non-Competative Class. Mr. Afzal Nanjee was the Commissioner General of the
Exhibition; whereas, the Jury comprised of the President, Mr. Rafiq Kasbati, Mr. Nasir Hussain, Mr. Jamil Ahmad
Dr. U.A.G Issani and Mr. Aslam Zahid. The Executive Committee Members of SSOP were also present during the
exhibition, alongwith Mr. Iqbal Nanjee, President of SSOP, Mr. S.M. Masud, President of Philatelic Federation of
Pakistan and Mr. Khalid Malik.
On June22, Mr. Senior officials of Pakistan Post inaugurated the exhibition and attended the exhibition all the three days.
Following are the entries of this year:-
1 Traditional Iqbal Nanjee Duloz Issues (1865-1875) 5 Gold
2 Traditional Iqbal Nanjee Independence Period of East Pakistan (Nasik Prints) upto 1951 5 Large
Silver
3 Traditional Afzal Hussain Nanjee A Study of Pakistan Overprints – Service Issues Nasik & Karachi Primts 1947-1949 5 Large
Vermeil
4 Traditional Mustafa Hasnain Pakistan Overprint on Ordinary Indian KGVI Issues. Nasik Printing 1947-49 5 Vermeil
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5 Traditional Adnan Hussain Nanjee Nasik and Peshawar Print (1947-49) A comparison of the Plates study… 5 Vermeil
6 Traditional Adnan Hussain Nanjee A Study of Lahore Printing 1948 -Service Issues 5 Vermeil
7 Traditional Ali Raza Karachi Printing 1948-49 (Overprint Issues) 5 Large Vermeil
8 Traditional Ali Raza Pakistan Service Overprints - Peshawar & Lahore Prints 1948-49 5 Gold
9 Traditional Aneel Ahmad A Study of Machine and Handstamp Prints Pakistan on Service stamps of India 1947-49. 5 Vermeil
10 Traditional Hussain Ahmad Bahrain - Indian and British Postal Administration 1933-1964 2 Vermeil
11 Traditional Mustafa Hasnain Jammu & Kashmir: Joint Issues 1878-94 1 Vermeil
12 Postal History Iqbal Nanjee Postal History of Pakistan 1947-1949 5 Gold
13 Postal History Mohammad Rizwan Koduwala Postal Markings of Pakistan 1900-1930 5 Large
Vermeil
14 Postal History Imtiaz Ahmad Awan Red Penny 5 Vermeil
15 Postal History Zafar Iqbal Postal Markings of British India 5 Vermeil
16 Postal History Abdul Wahid Egypt - WWII, Military & Postal Censored mails 1940-42. 1 Silver
17 Postal History Khalid Malik Bangladesh Evolution 1 Silver
18 Postal Stationery Afzal Hussain Nanjee Postal Stationery of Pakistan 1947-49 5 Vermeil
19 Postal Stationery
Muhammad Arif Balgamwala The First Pakistan Railway Postcards 1948-49 1 Silver
20 Postal Stationery
Muhammad Arif Balgamwala Indian Forces Airmail Envelopes 1942-1944 1 Silver
21 Postal Stationery Zahid Islam Postal Stationery & Cover of Great Britian
(1840-1940), A selection of Major Issues 1 Silver
22 Aerophilately Adnan Hussain Nanjee KLM Airmail (1928-1960), A Development History! 5 Large
Vermeil
23 Thematic Nafees Ahmed Ansari Universal Postal Union 5 Vermeil
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24 Thematic Zeeshan Advani The Olympics Games 1896-1964 5 Vermeil
25 Thematic Muhammad Ali Ajmeri The Most Un-Usual & Non Traditional Stamps of the World 5 Vermeil
26 Thematic Rabia Zafar Mountains of Pakistan 1 Silver
27 Thematic Rabia Zafar World Heritage Sites in Pakistan 1 Silver
28 Thematic (Y) Muhammad Saad Seoul Olympics 2 Silver
29 Thematic (Y) Abdul Qayum Montreal Olympics 1976 2 Silver
30 Thematic (Y) Fatima Aneel Dresses 1 Silver
31 Thematic (Y) Shumail Raheel Aeroplane 1 Silver
32 Thematic (Y) Manahil Raheeel Cartoons 1 Silver
33 Thematic (Y) Mohammad Nabeel Ships 1 Silver
34 Revenue Khalid Malik Bahawalpur State - The First Stamps 1933 1 Vermeil
35 Revenue Afzal Hussain Nanjee Fiscals of Poonch (1900-1940) 2 Gold
36 Literature Malik Sadiq Universal Post (Montly) - Large Silver
37 Literature Syed Qaim Naqvi Stamp Connection - Large Silver
38 Non-Competative
Mohammad Rizwan Koduwala Karachi Postcards 5
NICE EFFORT
39 Non-Competative S.M. Masud 16th Regular Series of Pakistan 5
This was the 7th International standard National Stamp Exhibition under FIAP rules at Expo Centre, dedicated to Pakistan
Postal History. This exhibition had World Class arrangements and the large picturesque setting, wall skins, seating sofas
for study and deliberations, Children live Art Competition and video presentations by Pakistan Post Foundation Press and
Stamp Society of Pakistan.
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The Stamp Drawing Competition for children was also largely attended which was divided in two age groups. The first
age group (4-10) competition was held on the first day of the exhibition and second (11-17). Children of Two group
participated for 2 hour duration resulted in some excellent drawings. The drawings were judged by Mr. Adil Salahuddin,
the renowned Ex-Security Printing Corporation, Head of stamp production, who has been awarded Pride of Performance
award Special Awards and Presentation Packs of the Eight Stamps of Child Art were also presented to the children and 04
awards under each age group were given by the Deputy Postmaster General after a fiery speech and detailed presentation
given by him.
The medals and certificates were given to the exhibitors. The design of the Medals alongwith the copy of Certificate is as
per Annexure-A attached. Stamp Society of Pakistan achieved yet another milestone by issuing a high quality 82 page
souvenir containing informative and detailed articles with in-depth study on Pakistan Postal History (1947to 1951)
including the printing study of the Nasik, Karachi, Peshawar & Lahore alongwith the glimpse of the various other Post
Offices operated from 1947 to 1949. Such classical topics make this souvenir nothing less than a reference book and the
first of its kind on Pakistan. Also, to thank for their unconditional support, the Pakistan Post advertisement was printed on
the outer back cover of this souvenir, making them an essential catalyst in this exhibition.
The senior management of DAWN Group and the D.G. / Director and senior officials of the Postal Administration deserve
all the appreciation .We commend their contribution and all the effort in holding such a great stamp exhibitions. The
Deputy Post Master General (Admin), Assistant PMG and other senior staff of Pakistan Post were present during the
Exhibition and at the Palmaris Dinner at Defence Authority Club, Karachi.
Pakistan Post issued three special cancellations one on each day of Exhibition. A dedicated Philatelic
Counter of Pakistan Post was established at the Exhibition Hall for the issuance of Special Cancellations and sale of
philatelic material, which resulted in huge sale on all three Days.
The Federal Minister of Postal Services, Sardar Al-Haaj Muhammad Umer Gorgaij Esqr, Secretary Postal Services
Raja Muhammad Ikramul Haq, The Chairman/ Director General Pakistan Post, Syed Ghulam Panjtan Rizvi, Additional
Director General of Pakistan Post, Fazli Sattar Khan Esqr and Commissioner General Kurrachee 2012, Engr. Afzal H.
Nanjee, issued their respective messages in the Souvenir, giving necessary encouragements for the future events.
Stamp Dealer & Publication Stalls had two full fledged stalls at the Exhibition Hall where a large number of
philatelic material, coins, banknotes and publications were available for sale to enthusiasts.
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To promote development of Stamp drawing the design competition among the young and budding artist from
different Schools of Karachi, for 4 to 10 years was on day one with 55 participants followed by 11 to 17 years on day two
with 60 participants. Prizes for 1st to 3rd and one Special Prize were awarded in all categories. This was an unpredictable
attendance in both classes.
SSOP hosted Palmaris Dinner for the Exhibitors on Saturday, 23th June, 2012, Defence Authority Club,
Central Avenue, Phase II, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, after the Philatelic Federation Second Meeting of the
Executive Committee where important issues were raised and detailed discussion were held in the interest of philately,
which was largely attended alongwith the senior officials of Pakistan Post and the Jury Members.
Prize distribution for the children for the design competition and exhibitors was held on the last day, Sunday, 24
June 2012 at the Exhibition Hall, Expo Centre, Karachi. Representatives of PFP, SSOP and Pakistan Post alongwith a
large number of enthusiasts, collectors and exhibitors were present. Medals, Certificates and Special Prizes were given.
The senior exhibitors were also given the award the same day including Four Gold Medals. Those whose drawings of
2010/2011 had been converted to stamps were given special Awards by Deputy Post Master General and the Assistant
Post Master, Pakistan Post.
Glimpses of the Exhibition can be viewed at the website: www.sspak.com and are also enclosed herewith. For
the first time video presentation of the whole exhibition, alongwith the dedicated presentation for Arfa Karim, will soon
be available at our official website.
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Glimpses of the Exhibition Visit of Post Master General of Pakistan Post alongwith the
Pakistan Post Karachi Officials
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Glimpses of the Exhibition Visit of Post Master General of Pakistan Post alongwith the
Pakistan Post Karachi Officials
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Glimpses of the Exhibition ****-----Sheet of Eight Stamps----****
Priya Parkash ManshaSt. Patrick Gir ls High School.
Age: 13.5 Years
Yamna NaveedSt. Patr ick’s Girls High School.
Age: 10 Years
Ali Muhammad NizarFoundation Public School.
Age: 8 Years
Ayesha QureshiKarachi Public School.
Age: 7.5 Years
Samayan Hasan KhanHappy Home School
Age: 10 Years
Vania RizviBay View High Middle School.
Age: 13 Years
Sheza AshrafHappy Home School
Age: 15 Years
Marium ShahzadThe Country School.
Age: 13 Years
P HILATELIC EXHIBITION
KURRACHEE
Paintings printed on First Day Cover by(A) MALAIKA ZIA JAFRI: Age 7. & (B) AYSHA KHAN: Age 7 years
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