Rana initially joined Rana Ah-Akhtar Trading Corporation in 2010 as a Management Trainee. During his earlier period he was closely involved in marketing and retail distribution of the products division of the company and was active in various organisations such as the Sheikhupura Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) (a council he once chaired),the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), Ithad Yong Blood Bank (IYBB), etc.

Rana also serves as chairman and director of Rana AH-Akhtar Trading Corporation and Anjum Shopping Centre. He is also an active member of the Sheikhupura Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI).