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Hameed Haroon

Is Pakistan's democracy in danger? Ahead of their upcoming elections Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Pakistan's most influential media figures, Hameed Haroon.

HARDtalk speaks to Hameed Haroon, one of Pakistan's most influential media figures and the boss of the Dawn Media Group. In just a few days' time Pakistanis will go to the polls to elect a new Government. Democracy rather than military dictatorship is becoming a habit. Or is it? Accusations are flying inside the country of military meddling - intimidation of critical media voices, and tacit support for friendly politicians. Is Pakistan's democracy in danger?

30 minutes

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Mon 16 Jul 201821:30GMT
BBC News except Latin America, North America, UK & UK HD

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PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestHameed Haroon

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Jul 201803:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 16 Jul 201808:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 16 Jul 201814:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 16 Jul 201821:30GMT
    BBC News except Latin America, North America, UK & UK HD