75th Independence Day of Pakistan
- Submitted by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 13 August 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00872
That the Parliament marks the 75th Independence Day of the Republic of Pakistan on 14 August 2021; recognises what it sees as the considerable achievements of the republic since its independence; notes the well-established relationship between Scotland and Pakistan; wishes all involved well with the celebrations; commends the ongoing work to maintain meaningful links between the two countries; understands that over 80,000 people of Pakistani origin live in Scotland, and thanks them for making Scotland their home.
Supported by:
Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Jamie Greene, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle