# Rana Mubashir

Rana Mubashir is a prominent Pakistani journalist, writer, Talk Show Host, anchorperson, and political analyst. He is known for his current affairs and political analysis programs, where he provides in-depth insights into national and international issues.
Rana Mubashir is renowned for his in-depth analysis of Pakistani politics and has interviewed numerous high-profile figures, both domestically and internationally. He has expertise in investigative reporting and has served as a current affairs consultant and news director for various news channels in Pakistan.
Rana Mubashir’s journalistic influence has been acknowledged internationally. His contributions were highlighted in Farah Stockman’s January 7, 2021, article for The New York Times, titled “I’m Haunted by Daniel Pearl’s Murder,” which described his role as a trusted journalist assisting Farah Stockman during her reporting in Pakistan.

## Early life and education

Rana Mubashir was born in Rawalpindi, where he completed his early education. He later enrolled at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and obtained a master's degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.

## Career in journalism

Rana Mubashir has been a journalist for over 37 years. He started his career in journalism as a trainee with the Pakistan Observer newspaper and later with the Jang Group of Newspapers from 1990 to 2006. In 2006 he joined Pakistan Television (PTV), which is a state-owned TV channel, as a Consultant on Current Affairs. Rana Mubashir joined News One TV in 2009, where he served as Director of News and Director of Current Affairs.
Rana Mubashir’s flagship program, "Rana Mubashir at Prime Time”, aired on News One TV. In 2020, he joined Aaj News, where he continued his work as a Talk Show Host on the program, "Aaj Rana Mubashir Kay Sath".
Currently, Rana Mubashir is associated with Suno News, where he serves as Vice President (Political Affairs) and hosts a political talk show.

## Notable Interviews

Shimon Peres: In January 2005, Rana Mubashir conducted an exclusive interview with Shimon Peres, the then Israeli Deputy Prime Minister, discussing Middle Eastern geopolitics and the potential normalization of diplomatic ties between Israel and Pakistan.
Pervez Musharaf: In April 2015, Rana Mubashir conducted an exclusive interview with former President Pervez Musharraf. The interview delved into various aspects of Musharraf's tenure, his perspectives on Pakistan's political dynamics, and his views on regional security issues.
Imran Khan: In March 2016, in an exclusive interview, Rana Mubashir engaged with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, discussing the legal challenges he faced and exploring potential outcomes.

## Facing threats

In January 2005, Rana Mubashir interviewed the the-Israeli Deputy Prime Minister, Shimon Peres, published in the Daily "The News," part of the Jang Group of Newspapers. The interview addressed Middle Eastern geopolitics and the potential normalization of diplomatic ties between Israel and Pakistan. The publication led to an attack on the newspaper's Karachi offices by militants, resulting in vandalism and assaults on security personnel. This incident underscored the sensitivities surrounding discussions of Pakistan-Israel relations at the time.
During his career in investigative journalism, he faced resistance while highlighting social and human rights issues in Pakistan. He was allegedly manhandled by doctors and other hospital staff when he tried to highlight the ill-treatment of patients in Rawalpindi's state-run Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Hospital.