Exactly 101 years ago in Nov 1920, the British govt issued a statement in Pashto in the then NWFP to explain the events that were taking place in Iraq at that time. They were trying to counter any anti-colonial campaign that might have resulted because of how they acted in Iraq. 
In the statement itself, they mention that Naqib (Talib al-Naqib), who was exiled in Bombay, is being made minister in Iraq along with other 17-18 natives to form a temporary govt unless an agreement on permanent setup is achieved. They pleaded the case for Naqib by mentioning
that he is the descendant and rightful custodian of the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani, a sufi saint venerated by the people of NWFP & in Afghanistan. A reference to his brother, Sheikh Affendi, known and respected in Pashtuns areas at the time, is also made therein.
Just to add, al-Naqib didn't stay long as minister and after he publicly criticized the interference in Iraq, the British had him arrested and exiled.
Also, many Pashtun soldiers had refused to take part in the fighting there earlier, and were punished harshly for it.
Also, many Pashtun soldiers had refused to take part in the fighting there earlier, and were punished harshly for it.
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