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| Pakistan Air Force - BREAKING THE BARRIERS | ||||
Date of Issue (March 23, 2005)
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SALIENT FEATURES
Size of Stamp:
34 x 29 mmSize of Print:
30 x 25 mm
Perforation:
13CDenomination:
Rs. 5/- each designNo. of Stamps in each Sheet:
24 Stamps (6 x 4) each design
Printing:
Multi Colours Litho OffsetPrinting Inks:
Cyan - Magenta - Yellow - Black by
M/s. Sicpa Inks Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
Paper / Grammage:
Special Anti-Counterfeit PVA Gum Paper 102 gsm
Format:
Three Horizontal and one Vertical Design
Paper Security Features:
Invisible Blue Fibers visible only under UV light
Paper Manufacturer:
Shanghai Kailum Paper (Group) Co. Ltd. CHINA
Colour Separation Processed on:
Crossfield Drum Scanner/ Processor
Quantity:
0.5 Million Stamps each design
Design:
Supplied by the customer
Printer:
Post Office Foundation Press, (Security Division) Karachi.
1.The emergence of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and its evolution to the present status entails annals of heroic deeds, perseverance and devotion. Pakistan Air Force came into existence on 14 August 1947 as Royal Pakistan Air Force, inheriting only few aircraft, maintenance Units and Bases. On its inception, it had little to fly on and even fewer places to fly from.lt started of with only sixteen odd Tempest II planes with 220 officers and 2112 airmen. However, its gradual but steady growth in terms of men and material now makes it a distinguished Air Force. Today it is known as the hardest hitting Air Force of its size.2. PAF Academy Risalpur has the distinction of being the first training Institute visited by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Addressing a small band of intrepid ainnen on the inauguration of PAF; flying school at Risalpur, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, gave the clarion call which would forever be enshrined in the creed and culture of the Pakistan Air force."A country without a strong air force is at the mercy of any aggressor. Pakistan must build up her air force as quickly as possible. It must be an efficient air force, second to none".3 . Heading towards indigenous manufacture, the PAF has embarked upon a journey of independently producing Mushhaq and Super Mushhaq aircraft, which are presently being exported to Middle East and other countries as well. Co-production of aircraft in collaboration with China, K-8 (Jet Trainer) has already been inducted in PAF. JF- 17 Thunder is another joint venture with China in the domain of high tech multi role fighter aircarft for the service. This aircraft has already flown its maiden flight in China last year. Moreover, PAF aeronautical engineers have developed and invented sophisticated Avionics gadgetry and weapon systems, which are not only in use in PAF but also being sought by the allied countries.4. The Pakistan Air Force is a galaxy of professionals, who discharge specialized services in their respective areas, classified as branches. These are: General Duty Pilot GD (P), Engineering, Air Defence, Admin and Special Duties, Education, Meteorology, Information -Technology, Legal and Accounts. Medical officers are seconded to the PAIF from Pak Army.5. PAF bases are located all along the frontiers of Pakistan in such a way that PAF is able to immediately respond to any escalating peace or war time situation. Major operational bases are located at Rafiqui (Shorkot), Masroor (Karachi), Samungli (Quetta), Minhas (Kamra), Peshawar and PAF Base Mushaf (Sargodha), in the name of ACM. Mushaf Ali Mir, Shaheed. Over the years, the PAF has developed an array of training facilities. Notable among these are PAF Academy, Risalpur; PAF Air War College; Combat Commanders' School; Air Defence Traning School; Air Defence System School; Transport Conversion School; Helicopter Training School; Para Training School; Survival Training School; School of Intelligence; Pre-trade Training School; Administrative Trade Training School and School of logistics; (Kohat), School of Aeronautics and School of Electronics (Korangi). PAF has a tradition of training Officers/ Cadets & Airmen from other countries across the globe, particularly from the States of Africa and Asia (particularly Middle East).6. The PAF emblem symbolizes a Muslim flyer. The most striking element is the spread eagle perched in the centre of the roundel. Referred to as "Shaheen" the eagle is a bird of heraldry in eastern tradition The poet-philosopher of the east, Allama lqbal, has visualized a true believer in the grace and majesty of the bird Shaheen. A man imbued with the love and devotion of his Maker (Allah) would, in the spirit of the bird eagle, be capable of high flight and supremacy over the enemy.'ln the emblem, there is a verse line from lqbal's poetry over the bird "Shaheen". Translated, into English, it would read "Be it land or sea, all is beneath my wings". In the same spirit, PAF is honour-bound to play its crucial role in the defence of Pakistan.7. PAF is self-sufficient as far as the maintenance and manpower training is concerned. All air and ground crew training is conducted indigenously. For specialization in technical fields and professional familiarization, PAF personnel also undertake regular visits to friendly air forces. Today, PAF stands as one of the best air forces of the world because it strongly relies on "Excellence through Training" and for the same reason, PAF has trained officers and airmen of approximately 42 friendly countries of the world.8. There is no doubt that the personnel of the Pakistan Air Force march in tandem with the latest technological developments and live up to the most strenuous standards of modern air forces. Different branches, in harmony with each other, have made possible the Quaid's dream of PAF becoming "second to none." The great responsibility to defend the borders of the country has very rightfully been bestowed upon these men who, over the years, have ensured that no enemy is daring enough to enter the frontiers of Pakistan and believe that "no border is too far to defend". | ||||

Mushrooms | ||||
| Date of Issue (October 01, 2005) | ||||
| An edible mushroom is a delicacy relished as popular but costly food. In the developed countries, mushrooms have become one of the most important of all the horticultural crops. The production of mushrooms is increasing rapidly throughout the world, which is available all the year round and is used in many kinds of table dishes. There are about 6,000 different species of which at least 1,290 are reported to the edible. Mushrooms are used as food as well as medicine since time immemorial. The edible variety contains a high percentage of protein, all indispensable amino acids, and vitamins B-complex and other biochemical compounds. The protein value of mushroom is double that cabbage, potatoes and asparagus four times to that of tomatoes and carrot and six times to that of oranges. Mushrooms are source of niacin (0.4g) and riboflavin (0.4 mg). They serve as a good source of trypsin enzyme, and are rich in iron, copper, calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and folic acid. They have a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine to promote good health and vitality and increasing body's adaptive abilities. Mushrooms can be grown by almost anyone and anywhere. However, cultivation of this edible fungus also consumes agricultural and industrial wastes and produces such as straw and molasses, which is an excellent fertilizer and soil conditioner. Mushrooms have no colouring matter and so do not need sunlight to obtain the requisite nutrients for survival. They can grow in darkness where no other crop would easily flourish. A crop of mushroom can be produced in boxes beneath the kitchen sinks and in garden sheds. For large-scale cultivation of mushroom, properly designer rooms/paces are needed, which should provide suitable temperature, humidity and darkness. Mushrooms are fleshy fungi, which are generally used as delicacy from the time immemorial. It is very tough and an umbrella like fruiting body. It produces microscopic spores, which serve as a means of reproduction, but is not same as that of plant seed. Mushrooms constitute an ideal source for reducing body weight. Its cultivation in Pakistan is in its teething stage and its pace of development is very slow because of the insufficient public and private sector support. Their cultivation has tremendous potential although, at present time only some wild types are eaten by rural folk, modern technology however, has made it possible to grow them under control and semi-control conditions. Nature has gifted us with variety of environmental conditions suitable for their cultivation from sea level to high mountains, where different types can easily be grown round the year. A simple and economical methodology for cultivation of some known mushrooms has been evolved. The cultivable varieties are; (i) Oyster mushrooms grown in a moderate temperature; (ii) Paddy straw mushrooms; (iii) Button mushroom, a variety which grows on a specially prepared compost and has a distant taste aroma; (iv) Oak-tree mushroom grown on wood logs of oak tree. It can also be cultivated on compost material made from sawdust, rice and wheat barn. It has been assumed that the different agriculture and industrial wastes may be used as source of food for mushroom cultivation. The cultivation needs, (i) preparation of substrate and compost; (ii) preparation of spawn; (iii) substrate for mycelium growth and production of fruiting bodies. The species Agaricus rodmani, Phellorina inguinence, podoxis pistillaris, Lepiota procera, Inocybe ceophylla, Crepidous sp, and Amanita nano are grown in Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab and NWFP of mountainous Swat valley and Murree hilly areas. It is commonly grown in areas having natural high humidity and low temperature. These areas are suitable for growing white button mushroom. Chinese mushroom is perhaps the easiest and simplest in its cultural requirements and is more suited to conditions in Pakistan, especially in the plains. Its cultivation can be profitable as a cottage industry which can be marketed in fresh, canned, dried or made into powder or in a soup conditions. Drying of mushroom is essential for its market from one city to another or for export purposes. Profitable cultivation on a large scale requires closer attention, experience and skill. If it is developed as a cottage industry in villages and on business lines, near towns and cities, the delicacy can become a common diet item to provide cheap source of proteins, vitamins and other nutrients.A khumbhi mushroom is very common in the rural areas of Sindh, a white umbrella type known as khamiri is also consumed by the local inhabitants of Balochistan, Sindh and the Punjab. The common edible mushroom (Agricus bisporous) accounts for about 80n percent of the one million ton of mushroom in the world each year, the remainder includes the Japanese forest mushroom. It is necessary to take proper steps to popularize and use of edible mushroom as the items of food and export.An edible mushroom is a delicacy relished as popular but Costly food. In the developed Countries, mushrooms have become one of the most important of all the horticultural crops. The production of mushrooms is increasing rapidly throughout the world, which is available all the year round and is used in many kinds of table dishes.
There are about 6,000 different species of which at least 1,290 are reported to be edible. Mushrooms are used as food as well as medicine since time immemorial. The edible variety contains a high percentage of protein, all indispensable amino acids, and vitamins B-complex and other biochemical compounds.
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SALIENT FEATURES
Size of Stamps:
29 x 34 mm each design
Size of Print:
29 x 34 mm each design
Format:
Se-tenant
Illustrations of Mushrooms:
10 different species
Perforation:
13C
Denomination:
Rs. 5/-
No. of Stamps in each Sheet:
30 Stamps (3 Stamps each of the following designs) 1) Agraricus arvensis 2) Amanita caesarea 3) Amanita vaginata 4) Boletus luridus 5) Cantharellus cibarius 6) Clitocybe geotropa 7) Coprinus comatus 8) Lepiota procera 9) Morchella cibarius 10) Tricholoma gambosum Printing: Multi Colours Litho Offset
Paper / Grammage:
Special Anti-Counterfeit PVA Gum Paper 102 gsm
Paper Security Features:
Invisible Blue Fibers (visible only under UV light)
Paper Manufacturer:
Shanghai Kailum Paper (Group) Co. Ltd. CHINA
Colour Separation Processed on:
Crossfield Drum Scanner/ Processor
Quantity:
0.25 Million Stamps each design Designer: Adil Salahuddin Printer: Post Office Foundation Press, (Security Division) Karachi. |
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| Four types of Birds |
Wildlife Series Depicting "Birds"
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Date of Issue (November 26, 2001)
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LARGE PIN-TAILED SANDGROUSE (Pterocies alchata)
'An over all sandy coloured terrestrial Pigeon like bird with a long pointed tail', is the only Sandgrouse in the region. The breast and belly of the bird is pure white with a broad pinkish chestnut breast band narrowly bordered by black in both sexes. The wing coverts are chocolate chestnut on the shoulder, each rounded feather margined with white the mantle and wing coverts are greenish yellow with Grey tips. The rump and tail are sandy yellow cross-barred black and the pintails are tipped.This is a rather locally restricted Sandrgrouse, which is the winter visitor and passage migrant in autumn and spring to the small areas of N.W. Baluchistan, Northern Sindh and N.E. NWFP with a small number probably remaining to breed in the extreme S.W. corner of Baluchistan and on the Afghan Border around Chaman.It feeds on green leaves, small seeds, pulse and grains. Breeds from May to July, lays normally 2-3 eggs on dry open flat ground without any sort of nest. This Sandgrouse is scarce in Pakistan.
BLUE THROAT (Luscima svecica)
In general it looks like a typical chat with a long-legged and slender body. The head, neck and back are greyish brown with a prominent creamy white supercilium. Its most conspicuous feature is the tail, which when fanned is russet chestnut with the central pair and a terminal band dark brown. Males have a striking pattern on the breast and throat and an iridescent blue patch on upper breast which is generally framed in a circlet at the mid-breast region. Females lack the blue throat patch but this area instead is noticeably white. The upper tail coverts are chestnut in both sexes.A wide spread winter visitor throughout the Indus Plains from Punjab to Sindh. It also occurs in Baluchistan and NWFP during passage migration in spring and autumn. They obtain food by picking it off the ground and from low vegetation. Their diet comprises of mostly insects, small coleoptera, ants, and worms. They breed in alpine meadows in the north. The nest is a cup shaped structure concealed in a clump of grass or hollow in the ground, lay 4-6 eggs pale sage green to olive green colour mottled with reddish brown. Egg laying start in May with an incubation period varies from 13-14 days. Status Frequent in Winter.
HOOPOE (Upupaepops)
A medium sized bird but more slender in build with down curved black bill adapted for probing in the ground.Its most conspicuous feature is the erectile crest of long narrow feathers down the Centre of the crown. Its head and body are orange-brown with black wings and tail prominently barred with a white on the wing coverts and the base of the black tipped flight feathers. The whole of the upper surface of the wings bears transverse black and white bars. The tail has a one broad white band in an inverted "V" pattern surrounded by black. The Iris is brown and feet are slaty brown, sexes are alike. The lower belly is whitish and the nape mantle is often ashy fawn colour.Hoopoe breeds in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, China, lndo-Chinese Region, Malaysia and Indonesia. It inhabits areas which are lightly wooded and preferably where is some grass covering the ground. In Pakistan they are locally migrant but largely resident population, some which winters but not breed in Sindh and also a population which migrate to Himalaya and extralimitally in Central Asia for breed. Hoopoe is a pair bond and monogamous bird. During nesting they make cracks and holes in old trees comprises of a pad of straw, animal hair and feathers, lay 4-7 eggs of skim milk blue rapidly becoming stained brown. Only female incubates from 15-17 days and males bring food for her and nestling.Status commonINDIAN MAGPIE ROBIN "DHYAL" (Copsychus Sanlaris)It is a very large chat with relatively stout bill and long tail. The male is metallic blue black all over the head, neck, back and wings, with outer tail feathers and belly pure white. The female is of similar pattern but blue black is replaced by dark iron Grey or unglossy. In both sexes legs and feet are black. It is found throughout the year with sedentary habit and well known bird, wide spread in India and South East Asia. In Pakistan it is uncommon but resident in the outer foot hills of the Murree hills extending down to lslamabad. These large chat forage solitarily expect for during the nesting season and run forward in hopping spurts like typical chats raising their tail over the back as they pause, often fanning open the tail and drooping the wings. Their food includes a wide variety of soil born crustacean, mollusca, spiders, millipedes and insects. They make nests in tree holes and use drain pipes and eaves of buildings as nest boxes. The bird from April to July lay 3 to 5 eggs pale green in colour densely spotted and splotched with reddish brown. Incubation take 12-13 days, males help in bringing food to the nestling, in close attendance or escorting the female during incubating and rearing the chicks. Males sing throughout the nesting season and often in post monsoon and autumn season. Status very local and scarce. |
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