• Punjab Textbook Board 5th grade Urdu cover 1980s metal panel — KHAJISTAN™

Punjab Textbook Board Cover for 5th Grade Urdu Textbook (1980s) – Metal Panel

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A reproduction of the cover of Urdu ki Panchwin Kitab—the 5th-grade Urdu textbook issued by the Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore. Featuring idealized illustrations of agriculture, industry, patriotism, and peace (including a giraffe with an olive branch), this state-issued design reflects Pakistan’s moral and developmental aspirations during the Zia-ul-Haq era.

Digitally reproduced from the original 1980s print and printed via dye-sublimation on laser-cut aluminum.

Edition of 10.

Title: 5th Grade Urdu Textbook (Urdu ki Panjwin Kitab)
Country: Pakistan
Year: 1980s
Panel size: 5″ × 7″
Material: Laser-cut aluminum
Finish: Matte dye-sublimation print
Hardware: Hanging block, hook, and double-sided tape included (ready to hang)
Condition: New production, edition of 10
Publisher: Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore

Exhibited in “Spasial Program” at SculptureCenter, New York, June 19 – July 28, 2025.


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