Sports Fraternity extends wishes on Independence Day

As the entire nation celebrates independence day of Pakistan, various names from the sports fraternity have extended their wishes on account of 14th August.

Cricketer Ahmad Shahzad wrote:

14th August marks a special day in the calendar for any Pakistani.  Happy independence day to all Pakistanis around the World.

14th August marks a special day in the calendar for any Pakistani❤️

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Happy independence day to all Pakistanis around the World#IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/QcoWty0Rze

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) August 14, 2020

Imad Wasim while wishing on Pakistan’s independence day wrote on his twitter handle:

Happy independence day to all my fellow Pakistanis around the World enjoy the day.

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Happy independence day to all my fellow Pakistanis around the World enjoy the day🤗#14thAugust #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/lUyZZQSJQB

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) August 14, 2020

Taking to Twitter, Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram said Pakistan is our beloved country which has given us everything so we must return that everything right from our heart and contribute to its rise, progress and stability.

“A famous quote goes, “He who loves not his country can love nothing in his life,” and that is so true. Pakistan, our beloved country, had given us everything so we must return that everything, right from our heart and contribute to its rise, progress and stability,” wrote Akram.

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A famous quotes goes, “ He who loves not his country, can love nothing in his life,” and that is so true. Pakistan, our beloved country, had given us https://t.co/kiTXmV9rHm we must return that everything, right from our heart and contribute to its rise, progress and stability. pic.twitter.com/QqzrAEtmc8

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 14, 2020

Former all-rounder, Shahid Khan Afridi paid tribute to the courageous heroes of Pakistan while wishing country a happy Independency Day.

“I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. Let’s salute our courageous heroes who safeguarded the future of our nation, promoting humanity, equality and respect for all! Pakistan Zindabad!,”

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I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. Let’s salute our courageous heroes who safeguarded the future of our nation, promoting humanity, equality and respect for all!
Pakistan Zindabad! pic.twitter.com/DWesVApMGZ

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 13, 2020

14th August marks the historic day as the nation celebrates the independence of the homeland with great zeal and fervor.

August 14 has been declared as a public holiday across the country.

The country is also observing it as the “Kashmir Solidarity Day” in light of India’s illegal attempt at the annexation of the occupied territory.