Stories by Yaqoob Khan Bangash

Yaqoob Khan Bangash is a Chevening Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. He is the author of A Princely Affair: The Accession and Integration of the Princely States of Pakistan, 1947-55. Find him on Twitter at @BangashYK

Even after 75 years of Independence, the history and legacy of Princely States is still relevant to us

Since Quaid-i-Azam was busy with setting up the new country, no efforts were made before independence to woo any princes of Princely states. Published 14 Aug, 2022 05:46pm

Winning Over The Princely States

Yaqoob Khan Bhangash narrates the stories behind the accession, in the months following Independence, of the major Princely States Updated 16 Aug, 2022 12:12pm

POLITICS: THE CONVERSION OF HAGIA SOPHIA

In reversing the status of the Hagia Sophia, Turkey’s President Erdogan has issued a challenge, not only to the secular... Updated 09 Aug, 2020 07:39am

Obituary: Fearless champion of interfaith dialogue

Nadeem was a ‘brother’ to his now nearly 50 Capuchins in Pakistan. Updated 05 Jul, 2020 10:52am

Under PTI, a better law for Pakistan's Christians

The ruling party is about to propose a historic legislation that will improve the lives of over four million citizens. Updated 13 Sep, 2019 05:20pm

From India to Bharat

The sheer majoritarianism of Modi's government means the unravelling of the very idea of India. Updated 03 Jan, 2020 04:31pm