10th Independence Anniversary August 14, 1957. (1957-3)

During the past ten years, many sets of stamps were issued on August 14, but none of those stating to be commemorating the Independence Day. However, three stamps released this year, were clearly indicated as an Independence issue.
Rather intricate design having many elements put together mainly projecting \'development\' in various fields. Industrial units are shown; Sui Gas Plant, Adamjee Jute Mills, Karnaphuly Paper Mill and Zeal Pak Cement Factory.
A small plant with a single flower on a stem is shown with date 14 Aug 1947 and another one with ten roses has date 14 Aug 1957 to express the growth of the country. An aeroplane is also seen flying above them but below the name of the country in English. The value 1½ anna is in blue, 4anna in orange and 12a is mauve. De La Rue printed the stamps in recess process in half million quantity of each value. On 13-2-1958 the stamps were withdrawn.

Centenary of Struggle for Independence May 10, 1957. (1957-2)

The people of the Indian subcontinent launched a massive stride to get rid off the British rule, in 1857. The struggle was however, did not materialized.
Remembering that historical movement, a set of two stamps was issued on May 10,1957. Denominations of the stamps were 1½ anna and 12 anna in green and blue colours respectively. Main features of the stamp included flag of Pakistan with dates \'1857\' printed above the flag and \'1957\' below the flag, a broken chain is also seen behind \'1857\'. The caption is printed on white panel across the stamp below the flag and face value at bottom right. Country name in these stamps is placed above the chain.

First Anniversary of Republic March 23, 1957. (1957-1)

The first issue of the year, commemorating the first anniversary of Republic was stated to be definitive values, released on 23 March 1957.
The first two stamps were the modified versions of 2½ anna (Industrial set) and 3½ anna (Chughtai Art) values. The third high value stamp was denominated at Rs.10, illustrating Orange Tree.
The frame of the Industrial set 2 1/2a was changed and face value in Urdu was removed. Bengali inscription for "Pakistan" was added at top right. The other value 3 1/2a (Chughtai) also similarly altered.
The rupee value shows Orange Tree in green and orange colours with country name in three languages, in English at foot, others are placed at top; Urdu at left and Bengali at right. Face value Rs.10 is engraved at bottom left.