Pakistan Post issues commemorative stamps to honour Champions Trophy victory

Zeeshan Ahmed Published November 1, 2017

The set of three stamps will cost Rs30, while the souvenir sheets are priced at Rs50 each. — Photo by author

Honouring the Pakistan's memorable victory in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions' Trophy in June, Pakistan Post has issued commemorative postage stamps and souvenir sheet, DawnNews reported on Wednesday.

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Pakistan Post's Treasury Officer Karachi Tariq Awan said that 50,000 souvenir sheets and 300,000 stamps have been issued.

The stamps and souvenir sheets will be available at post offices across the country from Thursday.

"The set of three stamps will cost Rs30, while the souvenir sheets are priced at Rs50 each," Awan said.

Pakistan had thrashed favourites India by 180 runs to clinch the Champions Trophy title in a thrilling competition at London's Oval ground.

The green shirts set up a daunting 339-run target with a loss of four wickets for the men in blue, but Indian batting collapsed under a calculated bowling attack, with all men out for just 158 runs in the 31st over.

The score is Pakistan's second-highest against India. The last time Pakistan beat India in an ICC event was in 2009 ─ also during a Champions Trophy match.

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AMIT

Nov 01, 2017 10:22pm

Good idea... This will generate revenue for Pakistan post

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Kirby

Nov 02, 2017 02:32am

Well deserved recognition of a landmark victory!

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dheeraj

Nov 02, 2017 02:57am

life time achievement for the nation.

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RealDeal

Nov 02, 2017 04:27am

Indeed an achievement for the team and the nation for life time, nothing better to show off.

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Pakman

Nov 02, 2017 04:38am

Congratulations! Great gesture.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Nov 02, 2017 05:52pm

Excellent move by the Post Office of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to honor the green-shirts for their fabulous, outstanding and wonderful achievements. They fully deserve it. Keep it up and hang on tough.

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Sherry

Nov 02, 2017 08:23pm

This kinda recognition also helps weed out corruption as humans have a tendency to opt for respect if it is this large over the greed and corruption. It should be reason good enough for this particular bunch not to compromise their respect in future as they know what is at stake when they fall for greed. This will also inspire the whole generation of cricketers to emulate or exceed the achievement of CT-17 winners.

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