Celebrating the 36th Anniversary of the Pakistan Welfare Trust and the Life of Dr Imtiaz "Jimmy" Majid
- Submitted by: Fulton MacGregor, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 30 October 2023
- Motion reference: S6M-11006
- Current status: Achieved cross-party support
That the Parliament celebrates the recent 36th anniversary of the Pakistan Welfare Trust, which coincided with the 76th anniversary of Pakistan's independence; understands that the Trust was founded in 1987 in order to provide the Pakistani community in Scotland with advice and support on a large number of civic issues; further understands that the Trust has advised the community on matters including immigration, race relations, education, health and social services; acknowledges that the Trust is a secular, non-profit and apolitical organisation, which, it believes, has served the Pakistani community in Scotland excellently during its 36-year existence; considers that organisations such as the Pakistan Welfare Trust are integral to fostering integration and the celebration of ethnic culture in Scotland for all of its citizens; notes with sadness the recent passing of Dr Imtiaz “Jimmy” Majid who, it understands, played a key role in the running of the trust; understands that Imtiaz was the president of the trust for 2013-14 and 2016-17, and held the role of general secretary for 2014-15, and that, outwith these dates, he was an executive member and secretary for the trustees; applauds Imtiaz's other contributions to civic life in Scotland and as a community leader, including as a local councillor for the Coatbridge South Ward between 2012 and 2017, and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Stephanie Callaghan, Bob Doris, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Gillian Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Kaukab Stewart, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed