Glasgow, November 2023 \u2014 In the south side of Glasgow, where takeaways, mosques, and corner shops stand alongside Victorian terraces, young Pakistanis are shaping what it means to belong in Scotland today.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel Scottish first, but my roots are Pakistani,\u201d said Nabeel, a 19-year-old college student. \u201cWhen people hear my accent, they know I\u2019m Glaswegian. But at home it\u2019s still samosas and cricket on TV.\u201d<\/p>\n
Growing Up Between Two Worlds<\/p>\n
Many described the balance of being raised in families deeply tied to Pakistani traditions while moving confidently through Scottish life. \u201cAt school I\u2019m just another kid from Glasgow,\u201d said Sana, who is preparing for her Highers. \u201cBut when I go home, my mum expects me to help in the kitchen and speak Urdu. It\u2019s two different worlds, but I think it makes us stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others said the mix sometimes feels confusing. \u201cYou go to football with your mates, then come home and it\u2019s all about cousins, weddings, family gatherings,\u201d explained Haris, a 21-year-old apprentice. \u201cYou end up switching identities depending on where you are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Finding a Voice in Community<\/p>\n
Glasgow\u2019s Pakistani community is one of the oldest in the UK, with roots in the 1950s and 1960s. Young people say they are building on that history while creating their own spaces. \u201cWe organise open mic nights, football tournaments, even study circles,\u201d said Amina, a medical student. \u201cIt helps to show we\u2019re more than stereotypes \u2014 we\u2019re part of this city.\u201d<\/p>\n
For some, involvement in community work is about giving back. \u201cMy dad drove buses for 30 years,\u201d said Imran, a law student. \u201cNow I volunteer at the youth club. It\u2019s about showing respect for what our parents built, but also making something of our own.\u201d<\/p>\n
Challenges and Stereotypes<\/p>\n
Young Pakistanis in Glasgow still encounter prejudice, though many say it has changed over time. \u201cWhen I was younger, people would say things about my skin colour,\u201d recalled Sana. \u201cNow it\u2019s more subtle \u2014 like assumptions about what I eat or what I believe. But I push back. This is my home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others said that in Scotland, solidarity often comes through football. \u201cIf you support Celtic or Rangers, people see you through that first,\u201d Haris laughed. \u201cThen they realise you\u2019re Pakistani afterwards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead<\/p>\n
For most, the sense of belonging comes not from choosing between identities but embracing both. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be Pakistani and I\u2019m proud to be Glaswegian,\u201d said Amina. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t have to be either-or. Our generation is proving that.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the young voices of Glasgow continue to grow louder, one message is clear: they are not guests, but part of Scotland\u2019s story.<\/p>\n
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