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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

***The Interview is no longer broadcast on-air but you can listen to our archive below.***

A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: 16/05/ 2009 Tariq Hayat Khan

16/05/2009

16/05/ 2009 Tariq Hayat Khan

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Owen Bennett-Jones talks to the civilian chief in Pakistan's Khyber pass, Tariq Khan.

Tariq Hayat Khan has a tough job. As the chief civilian in the Khyber area he deals with militants on a daily basis. On The Interview he tells Owen Bennett-Jones about his job and its challenges.

Tariq Hayat Khan has a tough job. As the chief civilian in the Khyber political agency he deals with militants on a daily basis. 

His region holds the major route for supplies to Western forces in Afghanistan and is a key target for the Taleban. 

In the past few months there have been suicide bombings and military strikes. 

On The Interview this week he tells Owen Bennett-Jones about his job and its challenges.

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