Pakistani celebrities went to social media on the country’s 78.
Humayun Saeed – recognized actor and producer, star of Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Netflix’s The crown – and Samina Humayun Saeed – TV producer – stood together dressed in green and white.
Singer and actor Ali Zafar shared a video of schoolgirls in green-white who performed a patriotic presentation, greeting supporters with “Happy Independence Day all!”
Actress Areba Habib shared a photograph of herself that hoisted the national flag outside her home and wanted supporters a “happy 78. Independence day” accompanied by Pakistan Flag emoji.
Actor Sana Faysal published a heartfelt note that remembers the joy of August 14 in childhood and expressed concern about the country’s recent battles. She expressed hope in Pakistan’s revival and wrote, “Until I see the old, strong, prosperous Pakistan, I cannot celebrate with the same spirit. This year my prayer is my party.”
Cricketer Haris Rauf shared a group photo with soldiers in the mountains, writing, “August 14, a reminder of who we are! May the spirit of freedom and patriotism fill our hearts today and always!”
The former cricket captain Shahid Afridi approached the youth on Instagram and urged them to live up to the victims made for the freedom of the country. “Your dreams are waiting for your action.”
Shaheen Shah Afridi shared a striking photo with the flag and called Pakistan “our pride, our power, our eternal flame.”
He wrote: “I carry my nation in my heart and its flag in my soul. Today we greet 78 years with unmanageable courage, unkind unity and sacrifices who shaped our fate. Pakistan is our pride, our power, our eternal flame. May we protect it, honor it and raise its flag higher every day. Happy Independence Day!
Batter Babar Azam wrote that “Innthad, imaan aur tanzeem [unity, faith and discipline] are not only words but our strength, ”entitles the unity to meet the future.
“August 14 reminds us that Pakistan was built when Hearts merged, when faith never wobbled, and when the discipline transformed dreams into reality. If we are united today, no challenge can break us tomorrow,” he said.
Fast Bowler Hassan Ali published a picture of himself that had a large Pakistani flag on the cricket field where he wrote, “The love of our country runs deep in our veins. Let’s let it drive us to new heights as a nation.”
