Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan (1947-2022) (2022-6)

The struggle for a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent fruitfully culminated on 14th August 1947 when Islamic Republic of Pakistan appeared on the World Map, after an unprecedented and most peaceful freedom struggle of Muslims of the subcontinent under the dynamic and able leadership of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Pakistan, the diverse, multiethnic and multilingual state is celebrating 75th year of its existence. The journey since 1947 is an inspiring story of success and struggle which makes its citizens a proud member of the global community. The story of Pakistan, it's struggle and achievements are that of a great endeavor to survive and thrive in the comity of nations. Ranging from influx of refugees after partition of British India to the Indian invasion of 1965, the nation braved many challenges and emerged as a winner. Today, Pakistan boasts remarkable achievements ranging from nuclear power to state of the art network of roads and motorways. The nation not only ensured it's proud existence amidst hostile strategic challenges due to its key geographical location but: it has developed into a modern Islamic state capable of defending itself against any internal and external threat. Today, Pakistan is moving forward with 220 million population towards future with a number of success stories. Pakistan is proud of its army, the 7th largest in the world, which has not only successfully ensured the geographical and ideological integrity of Pakistan but also contributed in peace keeping across the globe.

Being a nuclear power and located at a key geographical location, Pakistan is committed to the cause of regional and global peace. Pakistan highlights sovereign equality of states, bilateralism, mutuality of interests, and non- interference in each other's domestic affairs as the cardinal features of its foreign policy.

Pakistan encompasses a rich diversity of landscapes, starting in the northwest, from the soaring Pamirs and the Karakoram Range through a maze of mountain ranges, a complex of valleys, and inhospitable plateaus, down to the remarkably even surface of the fertile Indus River plain, from- where the mighty Indus flows southward into the Arabian Sea. Pakistan possesses a rich treasurer of natural resources, a wide spectrum of flora and fauna, and fertile land. Culturally, Pakistan is a predominantly Islamic society infused with cultural heritage from most ancient civilizations of the world like Indus civilization. Different cultural and religious communities live in harmony in Pakistan.

Pakistan is developing from a predominantly agriculture-based economy to a diverse economy, with ever increasing industrialization, thriving service sector, exciting developments in the cutting-edge technology and information technology.

With its huge youth bulge and a very strong and patriotic diaspora contributing to economic development, Pakistan is well placed to face the current and future challenges.

Pakistan Post is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Pakistan by issuing a set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps of Rs. 20/- (each) denomination on August 14th, 2022. In addition, a souvenir sheet specially designed for the occasion will also be issued having denomination of Rs. 75/- (in a limited quantity).