We turn 70 today!
As Pakistan celebrates Independence Day, we start this new year with hope for better times to come.
Here's what our stars were feeling.
Ali Zafar asked fellow Pakistanis to unite for a better tomorrow.
Happy Independence Day. Let's strive for peace, prosperity, tolerance and love together. https://t.co/WPX85ee7cp
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) August 14, 2017
Mawra Hocane tweeted the national song sung by Sara Raza Khan
Chand Roshan
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) August 13, 2017
Chamakta Sitara Rahay
Sab se ooncha yeh jhanda hamara Rahay!??❤️
Prayers for Love,Peace & Prosperity always! #PakistanZindabad
The Nobel Peace Prize winner sent a shoutout to all her Pakistani brothers and sisters.
Happy 70th Independence Day to all my Pakistani sisters and brothers!??
— Malala (@Malala) August 13, 2017
Rabia Butt brought a map out for the occasion.
Hum sab ko Pakistan mubarik.#70thindependenceday #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/0qxRseGnV4
— Rabia butt (@Iamrabiabutt) August 14, 2017
Lo and behold! Rishi Kapoor sends us love and wishes peace between the two neighbouring countries.
Wishing all my friends from Pakistan a Happy "Youm -e- Azaadi" ka din. Happy Independence Day! Let Peace, brotherhood and Love prevail! pic.twitter.com/Fi3dAZxDIG
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) August 13, 2017
Bilal Khan wished Pakistan a happy birthday.
Happy Independence Day Pakistan!
— Bilal Khan (@bilalkhan) August 13, 2017
Shoaib Malik celebrating Pakistan's birthday right!
Jashn-e-Aazadi Mubarak dosto #PakistanZindabad ?? pic.twitter.com/Wrt0eFXbzL
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) August 14, 2017
Adeel Hashmi's wish was a bit more selective.
Chalay Chalo keh woh manzil abhi nahin ayee. Happy Independence Day to everyone who has contributed to make Pakistan better.
— Adeel Hashmi (@AdeelHashmi3) August 14, 2017
Shehzad Roy has his plans set for the day:
Happy Independence Day . I am spending the 70th celebrations with our Norwegian Pakistanis and performing tonight for them
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) August 14, 2017
Reham Khan posted a photo holding the Pakistani flag.
Holding the flag high with even higher aspirations for the future of our youngsters. pic.twitter.com/8URusJzlwE
— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) August 14, 2017
This former cricketer could hardly contain himself on this joyous day.
When ever I say it I say it from my heart but tonight I'll say it louder than ever before #PakistanZindabaad #NowAndForEver ??
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 13, 2017
Shaniera shared a heartfelt poem.
...Because the TOMORROW of this country is for US! #MyPakistan #Aug14th #ThePeoplesDay ??? pic.twitter.com/fOjr5E2jKO
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) August 13, 2017
Asim Azhar shared a picture with his fans from an event last night.
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!!! ?? Jashn-e-Azaadi Mubarak ? what an amazing night. I love you all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7aeI0UOfde
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) August 13, 2017
And Zaid Ali T shared Jinnah's quote, fitting for the occasion.
Happy Independence Day to Pakistanis all around the world! There is no power that can undo Pakistan. #PakistanZindabad ??
— Zaid Ali (@Za1d) August 13, 2017
The boys did well too! They made their wishes more personal with videos.
#PakistanZindabad #14August2017 #HappyIndependanceDay pic.twitter.com/gWraavojiZ
— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) August 14, 2017
Happy Independence Day pic.twitter.com/whvlHC1SyX
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) August 13, 2017
Happy Independence Day #PakistanZindabaad pic.twitter.com/cfWiAHjx7w
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) August 13, 2017
Happy Independence Day to all pakistan ??,may almighty Allah bless our beloved motherland with Peace forever,Pakistan ?? zindabad ❤️❤️❤️??? pic.twitter.com/OUO0ZxmsQY
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) August 13, 2017
Our elders did a lot for us to have Pakistan, forever great full ??
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) August 14, 2017
Missing family, friends & the celebrations back home #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/kcXptE1pP0
Tennis star Aisam was all smiles in his video.
Happy 70th Independence Day to all my fellow Pakistanis! Bleed green & Pakistan Zindabad ??? #PakistanIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/Ca8jzuodUR
— Aisam ul Haq Qureshi (@aisamhqureshi) August 14, 2017