Pakistan Independence Day 2001

Pakistan Independence Day Dinner on 14th August was celebrated in style in the Panjea restaurant in Kent Road, Glasgow.

Chief Constable

Chief Constable Willie Wray, of Strathclye Police, and a journalist at Daily Jang

Mr Alex Mosson the Lord Provost, Alex Mosson. 

Guests of honour included

Mr Willie Rae, Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police,
Ms Anne McKechin, MP for Maryhill,
Mr Ayaz Wazir, Consul General of Pakistan to UK,
the Lord and Lady Provost, Alex and Maureen Mosson
and Mr Mushtaq Ahmed, Vice Consul.

New chair

 

Dr Akmul Bhatty & guests

The new chairperson, Dr Rose Mary Harley welcomed everyone and spoke of the hopes and aspirations of the SPA, its main aim being to bring both communities together through cultural and social events such as this.

 

Evening

All had a most enjoyable evening. Many thanks to all those who sent letters telling us how much they had enjoyed it.