I had a fantastic time at the Scottish Pakistani Association dinner meeting with the Consul General of Pakistan and a number of figures that have worked on projects between Pakistan and Scotland for a number of years. Growing up in Scotland, like many 3rd generation Scots-Asians, I sometimes struggled to balance the understanding of my existence between two cultures that in many ways do not … Continue reading Scottish Pakistani Association Dinner 2019
The day conference answered a number of questions and brought new questions to mind. Professor Brian Evans, Urbanism and Landscape (Glasgow School of Art), encouraged us to think broadly whilst tackling climate change. We are only limited by our imagination in tackling climate change issues for cities such as ageing populations, low fertility and various technical/automating changes. Innovative design should be at the heart of … Continue reading Green Cities for a Sustainable Europe
The Kirkin’ of the Council is an event of great significance to North Lanarkshire Council, as it is to many other local authorities, however I had the great pleasure of adding a unique twist to the proceedings this year. The event has traditionally taken place within either a Church of Scotland or Roman Catholic Church since the creation of North Lanarkshire (1996). Through collaborating with … Continue reading Kirkin' of the Council
The positive energy exuded from the SNP Spring Conference was infectious! The conference held over March 28th-29th at the SECC in Glasgow was the first I have ever attended and I am really looking forward to the next. From the variety of politicians, people from across Scotland and friends from my own branch who I met on the weekend was simply amazing. Being able to … Continue reading SNP Spring Conference 2015
In the final motion at UK Youth Parliament’s 2014 sitting, Junaid Ashraf, from Scotland, urges members to back votes for 16 and 17-year-olds. Continue reading UK Youth Parliament: Junaid Ashraf Backs Votes At 16
Having been at Glasgow University for the sum total of an induction, orientation and two lectures so far I don’t have much to say about the University of Glasgow as of yet however there are many things I quite like about my time here so far. I’ve found the societies I have been in contact with to have been very friendly and welcoming, the campus … Continue reading Day 2 at the University of Glasgow
Cllr Junaid Ashraf 