Motion · S6M-14052 · 6 Aug 2024
Pakistan Marks its 78th Independence Day
The motion
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.
Supporters (26)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackson Carlaw 5 Sep 2025
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- John Mason 5 Sep 2025
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Edward Mountain 5 Sep 2025
- Ash Regan 5 Sep 2025
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.