Wide Angle anchor Mishal Husain introduces The Rock Star and the Mullahs. 
A coalition of Islamic parties takes over the regional government and ban all music. 
The guitarist of a popular Pakistani rock group ventures out ask locals about the recent ban. 
Ahmad visits madrassahs with his guitar to see what they’ve been taught about music. 
Ahmad explores the role that music plays in the Sufi tradition. 
Mishal Husain interviews Christina Rocca, Assistant Secretary of State South Asian Affairs.
July 17th, 2003
The Rock Star and the Mullahs
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