With Pakistan celebrating its Independence Day on Sunday, everyone from actors and actresses to singers have taken to social media to mark the occasion. The country became a sovereign nation 75 years ago, with the end of British colonial rule. Here's a look at the famous faces who are marking the day.
Actress Mawra Hocane wished her “beautiful homeland” a happy 75th and shared a video of the Pakistan flag with the country's national anthem playing in the background.
Actor and anchor Ahsan Khan shared a sweet moment with a group of children holding flags on the set of his show.
Pakistani cricket team captain Babar Azam shared a post of himself, with a caption about the crescent on the flag, writing: “never let our identity of this crescent and star fade away”.
Meanwhile, cricket coach Waqar Younis tweeted: “Happy Independence Day to all my Pakistani brothers and sisters around the World. Long Live Pakistan♥️#PakistanZindabad”.
Singer Ali Zafar celebrated from the US by sharing a video clip from his concert in Los Angeles. “So this is how we celebrated independence tonight in 🇺🇸. Happy Independence Day,” he wrote in a caption.
Actor Humayun Saeed shared a photo of himself holding the Pakistan flag, while tweeting: “On this Independence Day, Pakistan's 75th, my only prayer & wish is for our beloved country to come out of all the turmoils & challenges it's surrounded by.”
Singer Faisal Kapadia marked the day with a clip of him singing to the masses at a rally, while TV host and actress Shaista Lodhi shared a video captioned, “Let’s start with a small deed”. In it, she suggests lifestyle changes people should adapt such as respecting street animals, avoiding littering, planting a tree and taking care of the environment.
Actress Maya Ali shared a video of herself with a giant flag of Pakistan and the national anthem playing in the background.
However, it isn't only Pakistani famous faces celebrating. Erin Holland, former Miss World Australia/Oceania, wished a "Happy Independence Day to my #Pakistan friends," while Saint Lucian cricketer Daren Sammy shared a photo of himself in Pakistani national dress with the country's flag, in front of a mosque.
Spanish football club Atletico de Madrid also wished the country a happy independence day.
Scroll through the gallery below to see how Pakistan is getting ready to celebrate
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A man buys a national flag at a market in Peshawar, Pakistan, in preparation for Independence Day on August 14. EPA -
A trader in Karachi sells masks in the national colours as the nation prepares to celebrate 75 years since it gained independence from British rule in 1947. EPA -
Patriotic headgear for sale in Karachi. EPA -
Pakistani flags large and small for sale in Karachi. AFP -
Students carry a giant flag of Pakistan during a march as the celebrations begin early in Karachi. AFP -
The giant flag procession makes its way through the streets of Karachi. AFP -
Items for sale in Peshawar in the green and white colours of Pakistan's flag. EPA -
The cutting of a cake to mark the anniversary. EPA -
A poster in Lahore depicts Pakistan's first leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. AFP -
Motorbike riders take part in an independence rally in Lahore. AFP -
Customers buy memorabilia at a market stall in Quetta, Balochistan. AFP -
A roadside trader sells flags in Lahore. AFP -
A large Pakistani flag on display in Islamabad. AFP -
A trader sells national flags in Lahore. AFP -
Patriotic clothing and items for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA -
Pakistan flag pin badges for sale at a market in Peshawar. EPA
