Shaniera Akram wishes Wasim Akram on his 60th birthday
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KARACHI – Social activist Shaniera Akram has shared a heartfelt message on social media celebrating the 60th birthday of her husband and former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Shaniera Akram extended birthday wishes to the legendary fast bowler, saying, “Happy 60th birthday to our Wasim Akram.” She also shared a side-pose picture of Wasim Akram. In her message, she expressed admiration for her husband, noting that he continues to inspire and surprise her every day, adding that she feels proud of him. Happy 60th Birthday to our @wasimakramlive ! You continue to amaze me every day. Watching you grow in to the man you are today has been an incredible journey. I’m so proud of you 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/kQoGPNK22n — Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) June 3, 2026 Meanwhile, the fans and followers from around the world also joined in to congratulate Wasim Akram on his milestone birthday, sharing messages of appreciation for his contribution to cricket. Earlier, Wasim Akram was seen with Misbah-ul-Haq and Fakhr-e-Alam in a video message regarding heads’ shave after Hajj. The trio explained their status after some people raised questions about not shaving heads after Hajj. Why did not Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq Fakhr-e-Alam shave heads after Hajj?