Rana Mubashir


Rana Mubashir is a Pakistani television news journalist, talk show host and Analyst who is known for his current affairs show 'Aaj Rana Mubashir kay sath' on Aaj news pakistan. He focuses on Pakistani politics and has interviewed a number of high-profile personalities, both within and outside of Pakistan. A professional journalist with over 28 years experience, Rana has specialized in investigative reporting and has worked as a current affairs consultant and news director.

Early life

Mubashir used to live in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, where he completed his early education, and then joined Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad for his Master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies.

Career in journalism

Mubashir has been a journalist for over twenty nine years. He started his career in journalism as a trainee with the 'Pakistan Observer' and later the Jang Group of newspapers as a staff reporter from 1990 to 2006. During his career he conducted investigative reporting and wrote various investigative stories. He has also worked in PTV as consultant and with Current Affairs and Business Plus TV as news director. Currently, he is working as news director for the Pakistani TV Channel. He is the only journalist in Pakistan who has studied at National Defense University in 2004. He has graduated from the prestigious institute. He has also served as Director News and Anchor/Host at Newsone channel Pakistan. Currently he works for Aaj news. News One as well as hosting two current affair programs, "Rana Mubashir at Prime Time" and "Pakistan Chowk".

Facing threats

During his career in investigative journalism he faced some hardships while highlighting social and human rights issues in Pakistan. He was manhandled by doctors and other hospital staff when he tried to highlight patient issues in Rawalpindi's state-run Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Hospital.