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Dads across the world marked Father’s Day on Sunday, but it was particularly special for comedian Ali Gul Pir, who was celebrating the day as a dad for the very first time.

Gul Pir took to Instagram to announce the birth of his son, Salar, and the timing of the announcement perfectly coincided with the holiday celebrating his induction into the Cool Dad’s Club.

The comedian shared pictures of himself and his wife, Dr Azeemah Nakhoda, with their baby. He also shared a video of all the Father’s Day gifts he got from his wife to celebrate the occasion.

In a touching caption, Gul Pir wrote that the moment he first held his son, his wish was to give the child “all the happiness in the world” and shield him from all pain ever.

He said he realised this wish wouldn’t come true — that the boy won’t be happy all the time, and that pain may teach him a few lessons — but Gul Pir would always have his son’s back.

“Will love you till the end and be there as your Baba. Happy Father’s Day to me,” Gul Pir said.

Separately, Karachi-based mithayi shop S Abdul Wahid posted a reel with mithayi gift boxes prepared for the announcement of Salar’s birth.

The clip of the blue, bassinet-shaped boxes was shared by the new dad on his Instagram story.