Rana Mubashir is currently Anchorperson Suno News Channel since 2022. He is also 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.[1][2]
Rana Mubashir (رانا مبشر) | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967 Islamabad, Pakistan. |
| Occupation | TV Journalist/News Anchor/Analyst |
| Employer(s) | Jang Group of Newspapers (1990 - 2006) PTV News One Aaj News |
| Spouse | Irum |
He focuses on Pakistani politics and has interviewed a number of high-profile personalities, both within and outside of Pakistan. Rana has specialized in investigative reporting and has worked as a current affairs consultant and news director.[3][4]
Early life and education
editRana Mubashir was born in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, where he completed his early education, and then joined Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad for his master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies.[3]
Career in journalism
editMubashir has been a journalist for over 35 years.[3] He started his career in journalism as a trainee with the Pakistan Observer newspaper and later with the Jang Group of Newspapers as a staff reporter from 1990 to 2006.[5][3] During his career, he conducted investigative reporting and wrote various investigative stories. He has also worked at PTV.[5] He also served as Director News and Anchor/Host at News One (Pakistani TV channel) TV channel Pakistan until 2011.[3][5]
In 2020, he was working for Aaj News.[2] Before this until 2011, he used to host two current affairs programs - "Rana Mubashir at Prime Time" at News One (Pakistani TV channel) channel for 3 years.[5][4]
Facing threats
editDuring his career in investigative journalism, he faced some hardships while highlighting social and human rights issues in Pakistan. He was allegedly manhandled by doctors and other hospital staff, when he tried to highlight patient issues in Rawalpindi's state-run Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Hospital.[3] In one program, he exposed the alleged corruption of Chairman, Evacuee Trust Property Board, Asif Hashmi which offended some people.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Aaj Rana Mubashir Kay Sath". PakistanHerald.com website. 28 July 2018. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ a b Aaj Rana Mubashir Kay Sath |20th November 2020 Aaj News website, Published 20 November 2020, Retrieved 11 December 2020
- ^ a b c d e f "Rana Mubashir profile". Daily Pakistan newspaper. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Press Club president demands security for Aaj anchor Rana Mubashir". Journalism Pakistan website. 1 October 2016. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Rana Mubashir quits NewsOne". Journalism Pakistan website. 3 March 2010. Archived from the original on 20 April 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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