The former News Editor of two leading English newspapers; The Nation and The Sunday Leader, Mushtaq writes extensively on current affairs, with special focus on politics, human rights, corruption and business affairs concerning Sri Lanka. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, among other leading international news outlets. She is the Sri Lankan Correspondent for Asia Times and the Nikkei Asian Review, and also serves as the Assistant Editor – Asia Desk for the International News Services based in the United Kingdom. Mushtaq also contributes to the news desk of the Colombo Telegraph, and functions as a special correspondent for the Los Angeles Times where she reports on significant Sri Lankan political developments.