The exhibition included 39 Entries from all over Pakistan ... 2012.pdf · Raja Muhammad Ikramul Haq, The Chairman/ Director General Pakistan Post, Syed Ghulam Panjtan Rizvi, Additional

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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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Annexure-A

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Annexure-A

Front

Back

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Glimpses of the Exhibition View of the Hall

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Glimpses of the Exhibition Large Screens

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Glimpses of the Exhibition Stalls

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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 Stamp Drawing Competition

-Group A (4-10years)-

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Glimpses of the Exhibition

Stamp Drawing Competition -Group B (11-16years)-

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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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Palmaris Dinner

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Glimpses of the Exhibition Palmaris Dinner

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Award Ceremony

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Glimpses of the Exhibition Award Ceremony

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Award Ceremony

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Glimpses of the Exhibition: Award Ceremony - 2012 Stamp Drawing Competition Winners

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Glimpses of the Exhibition Artist of the Stamps, issued on June 22, 2012

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Award Ceremony

Documents

The exhibition included 39 Entries from all over Pakistan ... 2012.pdf · Raja Muhammad Ikramul Haq, The Chairman/ Director General Pakistan Post, Syed Ghulam Panjtan Rizvi, Additional