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Rocking green and white: Pakistani celebrities celebrate Independence Day

(Photo Courtesy: Minal Khan Instagram)
Updated 15 August 2019
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Rocking green and white: Pakistani celebrities celebrate Independence Day

  • Celebrities, influencers proudly wore Pakistan’s iconic colors on the 72nd independence anniversary
  • From all white to all green to a mix of both, Pakistani's across the country adorned the national colors
Updated 15 August 2019
Sabah Bano Malik

ISLAMABAD: August 14th in Pakistan this year was a mix of emotions, at the tail end of the Eid ul Adha holiday and clouded by the tension brewing in Kashmir but this did not stop Pakistanis from coming out in the streets in full force to celebrate the country’s 73rd Independence Day. 
Actors took to social media to wish Pakistan, show solidarity with Kashmir and rock their best white and green ensembles.  

1. Ayesha Omar
Ayesha Omar wore an über traditional look with a white lacha skirt topped by a kurta and micro vest in the colors of the day.




(Photo Courtesy: Ayesha Omer Instagram)

2. Saba Qamar Zaman
Saba Qamar Zaman shared an up-close look at her all white look (a popular choice for Pakistanis on independence day) while holding up a Pakistan flag.




(Photo Courtesy: Saba Qamar Instagram)

3. Behroz Sabzwari
Veteran actor Behroz Sabzwari wore a shirt depicting Kashmir’s flag alongside his granddaughter shared by son, fellow actor, Shahroz Sabzwari.




(Photo Courtesy: Bahroz Sabzwari Instagram)

4. Urwa Hocane 
Urwa Hocane wore a classic white shirt, jeans and hoisting the Pakistani flag.




(Photo Courtesy: Urwa Hocane Instagram)

5. Sajal Aly
In a shot that could double for a patriot film poster, Sajal Aly left no detail spared wearing a white and green shalwar kameez paired with green bangles.




(Photo Courtesy: Sajal Ali Instagram)

 6. Bilal Ashraf and Mahira Khan
Bilal Ashraf, though not rocking the colors dominating this list, shared a shot of him and “Superstar” costar Mahira Khan from their promotional tour where Ashraf rocked a Pakistani flag lapel pin.




(Photo Courtesy: Bilal Ashraf Instagram)

 7. Hania Amir
Actor Hania Amir wore a shirt with her pride on full display accompanied by a caption on her official Instagram commemorating the day.




(Photo Courtesy: Hania Amir Instagram)

8. Hareem Farooq
Producer and actor Hareem Farooq, whose latest film “Heer Maan Ja” premiered this week, wore head to toe green for Independence Day.




(Photo Courtesy: Hareem Farooq Instagram)

 9. Minal Khan
White suit, green dupatta, flag in hand, actor Minal Khan was a picture of patriotism.




(Photo Courtesy: Minal Khan Instagram)

10. Neelam Muneer
Green shirt, white turban — can’t lose! Neelam Muneer embraced the holiday spirit in a festive look shared on her official Instagram account.




(Photo Courtesy: Neelam Munir Instagram)

11. Usman Mukhtar
Actor Usman Mukhtar paid ode to the day in a Pakistani cricket shirt.




(Photo Courtesy: Usman Mukhtar Instagram)

12. Ali Rehman Khan with Hareem Farooq
Farooq’s co-star in “Heer Maan Ja” wore an all white look working well with her all green look.




(Photo Courtesy: Ali Rehman Instagram)

 

Topics: entertainment showbiz Pakistan Independenceday

Pakistan unveils world’s ‘largest’ Markhor sculpture in Kaghan Valley

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Pakistan unveils world’s ‘largest’ Markhor sculpture in Kaghan Valley

  • Massive structure, standing 105 feet high and 38 feet wide, took five years to complete
  • Authorities aim to draw tourists to mountainous north, raise awareness about species
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has unveiled the world’s “largest” sculpture of the Markhor, the country’s national animal, in the scenic Kaghan Valley, Radio Pakistan reported on Friday, highlighting cultural pride, wildlife heritage and the country’s growing focus on tourism. 

By immortalizing the Markhor in stone, authorities aim to draw tourists to the mountainous north and raise awareness about the species, a symbol of national identity and a conservation-success story.

“The massive structure, standing 105 feet high and 38 feet wide, took five years to complete,” Radio Pakistan reported. “The Kaghan Valley, known for its breath-taking landscapes, now hosts this record-breaking tribute, attracting visitors from across the country and beyond.”

The Markhor, a wild mountain goat native to the high-altitude regions of northern Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has distinctive corkscrew-shaped horns and remarkable agility on rocky terrain. 

Once heavily threatened by overhunting and habitat loss, the Markhor’s fortunes have rebounded in recent decades thanks to conservation efforts and community protection programs. Its increasing population has led to its conservation status being downgraded from “Endangered” to “Near Threatened.” 

Local tourism officials say the new sculpture is expected to draw significant numbers of visitors to Kaghan Valley, giving a boost to local economies while reinforcing interest in wildlife conservation and Pakistan’s natural heritage. 

Topics: Pakistan Markhor sculpture kaghan valley

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