FIFA pens heartfelt Independence Day wish for Pakistan in Urdu

The world football organisation, FIFA, has congratulated Pakistan on its 77th Independence Day in a unique and thoughtful way. 

Taking to their Instagram account, FIFA shared a picture of Pakistan's female and male football players, wishing the nation a happy Independence Day in Urdu.

"77 sala Azadi ka jashan! Pakistan ko Youm-e-Azadi Mubarak [77 years of independence celebration! Happy Independence Day to Pakistan," the caption of the post read.

The heartfelt greeting from FIFA has been well-received by Pakistanis around the world, who are celebrating their Independence Day today (Wednesday) with great enthusiasm.

The nation is celebrating Independence Day today (Wednesday) with a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of the Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state. 

The day began with a thirty-one-gun salute at the federal capital and a twenty-one-gun salute at the provincial headquarters.

A grand ceremony of changing of the guards was organised at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.

Buildings and major roads in Pakistan are decorated with colorful lights and green flags, giving the country a festive look.

Islamabad is also adorned with a rainbow of colors to mark the occasion.