This striking Official (“SERVICE”) stamp features the political map of Pakistan as it existed during the early post-independence years, showing West Pakistan, East Pakistan, and the note “Jammu & Kashmir (Final Status Not Yet Determined)”. Originally issued as a 6 Paisa postage stamp, this example bears a bold black “3 PAISA” surcharge along with a SERVICE overprint for official government use.
The detailed cartographic layout, bilingual inscriptions (English and Urdu), and historic geopolitical boundaries make this issue significant for collectors of South Asian postal history. Overprinted Official stamps from Pakistan are sought after for their variety, surcharge types, and departmental usages.