BBC interview causes controversy in Pakistan

Thursday, 19 July 2018 16:00

A BBC interview has caused controversy in Pakistan ahead of the country’s general election on 25 July.

Hameed Haroon, CEO of the Dawn Media Group (which runs Pakistan’s leading English-language newspaper), was interview on the HARDtalk programme.

He accused the security establishment of interfering in politics, including in favour of former cricketer Imran Khan and his PTI party.

Mr Haroon claimed the "deep state" appeared to be working in favour of its preferred candidates.

However, the interview prompted claims that Mr Haroon and his newspaper were biased in favour of ex-PM and rival to Mr Khan, Nawaz Sharif. Others criticised his lack of evidence against the military.

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