Pakistan 2020: 40 Years of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Pakistan · 2020 · 4 x 20 Rs

This block of four stamps commemorates the 40th anniversary of the presence of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The designs depict scenes of refugee life, including a family, a child being vaccinated, and a woman weaving, highlighting themes of resilience, community, and humanitarian support. The block includes a central label with the event's logo.

Issued to mark four decades since the first major influx of refugees following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, this set acknowledges Pakistan's role in hosting one of the world's largest and most protracted refugee populations.