That the Parliament recognises the 78th Independence Day of the Republic of Pakistan on 14 August 2024; congratulates people from Pakistan in Scotland, the rest of the UK and across the world on celebrating their independence day; recognises what it sees as the considerable achievements of the republic since its independence; notes the well-established relationship between Scotland and Pakistan; commends the ongoing work to maintain meaningful links between the two nations; understands that Pakistani diaspora in Scotland number over 80,000, and appreciates them for their contributions in making Scotland a more vibrant and culturally diverse place to live.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Pauline McNeill, Edward Mountain, Ash Regan, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle