From traditional shalwar kameez to casual T-shirts, stars marked day with own personal style
As Pakistan celebrated its 80th Independence Day, celebrities across the country took to social media to celebrate in their own way — and, as always, their fashion choices became part of the festivities. For some, the occasion called for traditional silhouettes and intricate details, while others kept things casual and contemporary.
Here is a look at what some of the country’s stars wore for August 14 this year.
Mehwish Hayat
Actor Mehwish Hayat opted for a traditional dark green shirt featuring delicate embroidery, paired with an organza dupatta finished with gold detailing. She completed the look with a pair of classic jhumke, keeping her Independence Day ensemble festive yet rooted in tradition.
Screengrab: mehwishhayatofficial/Instagram
“On this day, my hope is for a Pakistan where every Pakistani feels safe, valued and empowered to build a better future,” the actor wrote on the occasion.
Shaista Lodhi
Actor and host Shaista Lodhi chose a blue silk dress with gold detailing, wearing her hair down for a polished look.
In a video shared on the occasion, she called for Pakistanis to come together and spread love.
Amar Khan
The actor embraced a traditional look, wearing a white kurta with yellow flowers, a jamawar shalwar and a matching green dupatta.
Posing in a garden, Amar paired the classic ensemble with a message about the day’s celebrations from her childhood.
“The fondest memory of this day remains the excitement and flex of putting small small flags and the biggest possible flag on rooftop,” she wrote.
Aymen Saleem
Actor and model Aymen Saleem opted for an elegant chikankari shalwar kameez, with lace embroidery detailing at the sleeves and a green dupatta.
She accessorised with green earrings embellished with pearls and posed with the national flag.
In a message on the occasion, Aymen expressed pride in what Pakistan had endured and built, while expressing hope for what it could flourish into.
Neelum Muneer Khan
The actor kept her Independence Day look simple and chic in a green button-down. With pink-toned makeup, Neelum posed for a portrait and kept the focus firmly on the patriotic colour.
“May Pakistan always shine with peace, prosperity, unity and endless blessings,” she captioned her post.
Asim Azhar
The singer took a more casual approach on the occasion, wearing a light green shirt with darker green trousers as he posed on his rooftop with a large Pakistan flag.
In his message, Azhar focused on the everyday responsibilities that came with building a better country, from standing against bribery and injustice, to being considerate of one another.
“I pray we all become better for a better Pakistan,” he wrote.
Ayesha Omar
Opting for an all-white shalwar kameez, the actor added a green dupatta for a classic Independence Day combination.
In an ode to the national flag, Ayesha accessorised her outfit with an embroidered moon-and-star pin decorated with dangling beads.
In her message, the actor expressed her love for Pakistan while writing that she hoped to contribute to the country’s development. “I pray for your progress and your future every minute of every day,” she wrote.
Ayesha added, “I hope I can be a part of the solutions and not the problems. I hope I can be the voice and action of change whenever possible.”
Mamya Shajaffar
Actor Mamya Shajaffar kept things playful and casual with a photo dump featuring a selection of green outfits.
From a long button-down to a full-sleeved green striped shirt, the actor ensured the colour of the day was well represented.
“Hey I wore green today,” she captioned her post, wishing everyone a “very very sweet Independence day.”
Sunita Marshall and Hasan Ahmed
The actors marked Independence Day with their children, opting for a coordinated family celebration.
Ahmed wore a plain white T-shirt with jeans, while Sunita chose an all-white ensemble. Their son wore a green and white jersey, while their daughter kept things casual in a white shirt and trousers.
The family also used the occasion to highlight the responsibility that came with independence, writing, “Let’s celebrate not just the freedom we were given, but also the responsibility we carry to make our country better.”
Momina Iqbal
The actor opted for a traditional look alongside her husband. While Momina wore a Mughal-inspired outfit with casual silver shoes, a mini pearl purse, and elegant green earrings, her husband wore a simple white shalwar kameez.
From classic white shalwar kameez and embroidered green ensembles to relaxed jerseys, the country’s stars embraced the colours of the flag through their own personal style, showing that patriotic dressing could take many forms.
