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Shahbaz Taseer

HARDtalk's Zeinab Badawi speaks to former Taliban hostage Shahbaz Taseer. Has the vision of a tolerant, secular Pakistan been lost?

HARDtalk's Zeinab Badawi speaks to Shahbaz Taseer, Pakistani businessman, recently released by the Taliban after nearly five years of captivity during which he endured constant torture. He's the son of the former governor of Punjab who was assassinated in 2011 for his opposition to tough blasphemy laws. Has the vision of a tolerant, secular Pakistan been lost?

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 23 Jul 201607:30GMT
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Credits

InterviewerZeinab Badawi
Interviewed GuestShahbaz Taseer

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 Jul 201603:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Wed 20 Jul 201608:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Wed 20 Jul 201614:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Wed 20 Jul 201619:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 22 Jul 201608:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 22 Jul 201619:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Sat 23 Jul 201607:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD