The research collection of extremely rare tickets by renowned businessman and philatelist Arif Balgamwala, who holds the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz in Philately, has garnered significant acclaim at the ongoing “My Karachi” exhibition at the Expo Center. The event is being held under the auspices of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI).

The exhibition in Hall No. 5 of the Expo Center has attracted interest from the Consul General of several countries. Notably, the Consul General of Qatar, Turkey, and Bangladesh visited the stall and admired the historical and rare tickets featured in Balgamwala’s collection.

Arif Balgamwala explained to the visiting consul general that such rare tickets have been showcased in Pakistan for the first time. His collection includes tickets highlighting the historical significance of medals awarded to the Pakistan Army during the 1965 war. Additionally, the collection raises awareness about various diseases, including polio and different types of cancer, through the medium of tickets.

The exhibition also features Pakistani currency notes with printing errors. These items and the rest of Balgamwala’s research collection offer valuable information and insights to the participants.