The government has issued a special postage stamp on the occasion of 77th Independence Day to honour the Paris Olympics’ gold medalist Arshad Nadeem and the freedom fighters of the Pakistani nation and its achievements.

The initiative had been taken on the special directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, said a news release issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday said.

The special postage stamp has been titled “Azm-e-Istehkam” which is a testament to the country’s commitment to development and prosperity.

A picture of the Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem has been added to the stamp to pay tribute to him for winning a Gold Medal and setting a new Olympic record by throwing the javelin at a distance of 92.97 meters at the Paris Olympics 2024.

According to the news statement, the freedom struggle of Pakistan’s nation and its symbolic importance have been highlighted by adding an image of Minar-e-Pakistan to the stamp.

The stamp issued by the Government of Pakistan on the occasion of Independence Day, would continue to remind the future generations not only about the struggle and sacrifices made by our ancestors for the freedom, but also the commitment of the government for the development of Pakistan.