Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf, Pakistani-Origin Scottish First Minister, Resigns Ahead Of Confidence Vote

Aware of the minority government status of the SNP due to the withdrawal of the SGP, Yousaf resigned ahead of the trust vote. 

Apr 30, 2024, 08:03 AM IST

Who Is Humza Yousaf? All About Pakistani-Origin First Muslim Head Of Scotland's Ruling SNP

Pakistani-origin MSP Humza Yousaf won the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership contest on Monday and became Scotland's new First Minister, succeeding Nicola Sturgeon.

Mar 28, 2023, 13:05 PM IST

Pakistani-Origin Humza Yousaf Declared Leader Of Scottish National Party; Becomes Scotland's 1st Muslim Leader

Yousaf defeated his closest rival finance minister Kate Forbes, who spent some of her formative years in India, where her parents worked as Christian missionaries, and now faces a vote at the Scottish Parliament of Holyrood on Tuesday.

Mar 28, 2023, 12:31 PM IST

64 hate crimes in Scotland since Paris attacks: Police

The latest annual figures for Islamophobic crime in Scotland show 71 charges over a 12-month period.

Nov 21, 2015, 02:36 AM IST