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Nasim Yousaf is an independent scholar, researcher and historian based in the United States, recognized for his work on his relatives[1] Allama Mashriqi, Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan, Air Commodore Zafar Masud and also the Khaksar Movement.

Biography

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Yousaf began his research career in 1996, concentrating on the partition of India and key historical figures such as Allama Mashriqi, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Mahatma Gandhi, and the British colonial rulers. His works have been featured in several peer-reviewed journals, including Harvard Asia Quarterly, Pakistaniaat, and Education About Asia and he has presented at the New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS) at Cornell University. On April 6–7, 2007, he was also invited and participated in the conference Contested Spaces, Competing Narratives: Towards Human Rights and Democracy in Pakistan, held at Harvard University and Tufts University.[2]

Views on Reunification

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Yousaf has advocated for Indian reunification, arguing that the partition was a result of British divide-and-rule tactics aimed at preventing a united India from becoming a global power. He criticized Muhammad Ali Jinnah for allegedly misleading the Muslim community for personal ambitions. Yousaf suggested that reunification could allow India and Pakistan to redirect military spending toward economic and social development, addressing issues like poverty and illiteracy. He also noted cultural similarities between the two nations and compared the possibility of reunification to the reunification of Germany.

Input to Electoral Integrity Project

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In 2024, Yousaf was invited and provided input to the Electoral Integrity Project, founded by Harvard University Professor Pippa Norris. He provided his input on the 2024 Pakistan elections based on his expertise regarding political reforms and election processes in Pakistan.[3]

Bibliography

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Yousaf has authored 19 books and many articles, contributing significantly to the study of South Asian history. Some of his notable works include:

Books

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  1. Hidden Facts Behind British India's Freedom: A Scholarly Look Into Allama Mashriqi and Quaid-E-Azam's Political Vision
  2. Mahatma Gandhi & My Grandfather, Allama Mashriqi: A Groundbreaking Narrative of India’s Partition
  3. The Khaksar Women: Warriors for Independence
  4. Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan – Pioneer of Microcredit & Guru of Rural Development
  5. Air Commodore M. Zafar Masud: A Pioneer of the Pakistan Air Force
  6. Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan
  7. Government of British India on Allama Mashraqi and Khaksar Tehreek (Movement): A Select Chronology
  8. Pakistan's Freedom & Allama Mashriqi; Statements, Letters, Chronology of Khaksar Tehrik (Movement), Period: Mashriqi's Birth to 1947
  9. Pakistan's Birth & Allama Mashraqi: Chronology & Statements, Period: 1947-1963
  10. Allama Mashriqi’s Sons & Daughters: British India’s Young Freedom Fighters
  11. Allama Mashriqi Narrowly Escapes the Gallows: Court Proceedings of an Unpardonable Crime Against the Man Who Led the Freedom of the Indian Subcontinent
  12. Quaid-e-Azam M.A. Jinnah Paid Subsidy for Pakistan: 1945-1946 Elections Manipulated
  13. Allama Mashriqi’s Monumental Speech at the Global Islamic Khilafat Conference: Cairo, May 1926
  14. Allama Mashriqi: A Founder of Islamia College (Peshawar, Pakistan): In Celebration of Islamia College’s Platinum Jubilee (1913-2013)

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals

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  1. India’s Partition in the Face of Opposition: An Unveiled Perspective (Harvard Asia Quarterly)
  2. Khaksar Movement Weekly "Al-Islah's" Role Toward Freedom[4]
  3. Akhtar Hameed Khan: A Legendary Social Scientist[5]

Articles in Encyclopedias

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Yousaf has contributed peer-reviewed articles on Allama Mashriqi to encyclopedias, including:

  1. World History Encyclopedia (USA)
  2. Encyclopedia of Indian Religions (Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism series)[6]

Articles in Newspapers

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  1. The Forgotten Hero: Uncovering The Truth About Allama Mashriqi’s Role In Ending British Rule In India [7]
  2. The Khaksar Women Who Fought for Indian Independence[8]
  3. Allama Mashriqi’s Funeral – One of the Largest in World History [9]
  4. March to Freedom: The Aftermath of the Khaksar Murders on March 19th, 1940 [10]
  5. Historical Review: Interwoven Past of Allama Mashriqi, Bhuttos, & Zardaris [11]

Conferences

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Yousaf presented the following papers at the New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS):

  1. Freedom of British India through the Lens of the Khaksar Movement (Binghamton University)
  2. Pakistan and India: The Case for Unification (Cornell University)

Documentary

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  1. The Road to Freedom: Allama Mashriqi's Historic Journey from Amritsar to Lahore[12]

References

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  1. ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  2. ^ "Seminar "Contested Spaces, Competing Narratives: Towards Human Rights and Democracy in Pakistan" by Scholar & Historian Nasim Yousaf - Issuu". issuu.com. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  3. ^ Scholar & Historian Nasim Yousaf (2024-06-05). The Renowned Electoral Integrity Project: Scholar Nasim Yousaf's Views on Pakistan 2024 #Election. Retrieved 2024-08-27 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Pakistaniaat".
  5. ^ "Akhtar Hameed Khan: A Legendary Social Scientist". Association for Asian Studies. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  6. ^ Yousaf, Nasim (2018), Kassam, Zayn R.; Greenberg, Yudit Kornberg; Bagli, Jehan (eds.), "Allama Mashriqi", Islam, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism, Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, pp. 57–60, doi:10.1007/978-94-024-1267-3_784, ISBN 978-94-024-1267-3, retrieved 2024-08-28
  7. ^ Yousaf, Nasim. "The Forgotten Hero: Uncovering The Truth About Allama Mashriqi's Role In Ending British Rule In India". Kashmir Reader. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  8. ^ Yousaf, Nasim (2024-03-19). "The Khaksar Women Who Fought for Indian Independence". Fair Observer. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  9. ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  10. ^ MuslimMirror (2023-03-18). "March to Freedom: The aftermath of the Khaksar murders on March 19th, 1940". Muslim Mirror. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  11. ^ Nasim Yousaf (2024-04-03). A Historical Review Interwoven Past Of Allama Mashriqi, Bhuttos, And ZardarisHistorical Review: Interwoven Past of Allama Mashriqi, Bhuttos, and Zardaris.
  12. ^ Scholar & Historian Nasim Yousaf (2023-08-26). The Road to Freedom: Allama Mashriqi's Historic Journey from Amritsar to Lahore |#Jinnah | #Gandhi |. Retrieved 2024-08-28 – via YouTube.
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