Author: M M Alam

M. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career forty-five years ago by writing for Dawn, Pakistan’s highest circulating English daily. He has worked for region’s leading publications, global aviation periodicals including Rotors (of USA) and vetted New York Times as permanent employee of daily Express Tribune. Alam regularly covers international aviation and defense-related events including Salon Du Bourget (France), Farnborough (United Kingdom), Dubai (UAE). Alam has reported thousands of events and interviewed hundreds of people in Pakistan, UAE, EU, UK and USA. Being Francophone Alam also coordinates with a number of French publications.

Z.A. Bhutto was executed on 4th April, 1979

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026M M Alam

Life and death of Zulfikar Ali (Z.A.) Bhutto: SCP on 6th March, 2024 had proclaimed that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (who was executed on 4th April, 1979) did not get a fair trial. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (the maternal grandson of ZAB) talking to the journalists outside the courtroom called the opinion historic. Thanking the judges, advocates […]

IFJ condemns killing of 3 Lebanese journalists by Israeli strike

IFJ condemns killing of 3 journalists in Israeli strike

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026M M Alam

BRUSSELS/KARACHI: Anthony Bellanger, Secretary General of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), condemned the killing of three Lebanese journalists (Ali Shoeib, Fatima Ftouni & Mohammad Ftouni) in the line of duty in an Israeli airstrike in Jezzine (S. Lebanon) on Saturday (28th March, 2026) night. “Journalists are civilians protected under international humanitarian law. By deliberately […]

Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, CNN

Australian Broadcasting Corp Staff Strikes

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026M M Alam

Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC), staff is striking for the first time in two decades following an overwhelming vote for protected industrial action beginning on 25th March, 2026. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stands in solidarity with its Australian affiliate, the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), in calling on ABC management to ensure fair […]

Italian CG in Karachi hosts Iftar during Ramazan

Italian CG in Kr observes fast this Ramazan

February 28, 2026March 4, 2026M M Alam

KARACHI: Fabrizio Bielli, Consul General of Italy in the Port City, welcomed the Karachiites, diplomats and compatriots at Grand Ballroom of the iconic Pearl Continental at an Iftar dinner on Thursday (26th February, 2026) with an objective of observing the holy month of Ramazan as well as promoting inter-faith harmony. Addressing the ladies and gentlemen […]

10,500 Pakistanis to get Italian work visas

February 25, 2026February 28, 2026M M Alam

KARACHI: Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi has stated that in order to promote legal migration, Italy will be issuing 10, 500 work visas to Pakistani workers. Newspakistan.tv M M AlamM. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career forty-five years ago by writing for Dawn, […]

Fulbright: USEFP Now Accepting Applications

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: The United States Educational Foundation (USEFP) has announced here on Friday (20th Feb, 2026) the opening of applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program. Funded by the United States Govt in partnership with the Pakistan Govt, the highly competitive merit-based scholarship supports graduate study at leading US universities, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, and […]

US provides meals to Sindh’s 200,000 pupils

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026M M Alam

KARACHI: The Govt of Sindh and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)‘s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program launched the Sindh School Meals Program here on Tuesday (17th Feb, 2026), which leverages US-provided commodities to deliver daily cooked meals and take-home rations to more than 200,000 students across nearly 1,300 primary […]

Ramzan commences from 19th Feb

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026M M Alam

KARACHI: According to the modern astronomical calculations, this year (2026) the holy month of Ramzan will commence from Thursday (19th Feb), while the Muslims in Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday (20th March). On behalf of US diplomatic mission here, the Porte Parole of the Consulate General in the Metropolis, Tim Brauhn stated: “Ramazan Mubarak! As this blessed month […]

Design Day observed by Italian CG, Karachi

February 16, 2026February 25, 2026M M Alam

KARACHI: Flag Staff House was the venue where karachiites converged on 12th February to observe the 10th Edition of Italian Design Day, hosted by Consul General Fabrizio Bielli. Addressing the Ladies and Gentlemen in the audience Consul General Bielli pointed out that Italian cities represent a unique laboratory for projects that combine sustainability, inclusion and […]

US diplomat celebrates basant in Pakistan

US Dep Asst Sec concludes visit to Pakistan

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for South & Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State John Mark Pommersheim concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan, marking the continued close Pak-US cooperation. DAS Pommersheim’s visit comes at a significant moment as both countries seek to deepen cooperation on economic growth and shared security interests. The […]

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