Ahmed Rashid

Ahmed Rashid's career is marked by his deep, on-the-ground reporting from some of the most dangerous conflict zones of the past four decades. His book Taliban became a global bestseller after 9/11 and has been translated into more than 20 languages, making it a standard reference on the subject. He has been praised by peers like Christopher Hitchens, who called him "Pakistan's best and bravest reporter." His work has informed policymakers, academics, and general readers alike, and his book collection has been honored by Lahore University of Management Sciences.