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Last broadcast on Sun, 17 May 2009, 07:32 on BBC World Service (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
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.
Owen Bennett-Jones with Pakistan Political agent, Tariq Hayat Khan
Broadcasts
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Sat 16 May 200900:32
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Sat 16 May 200904:32
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Sat 16 May 200912:32
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Sun 17 May 200907:32
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