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.

CTO & ESA to launch European space-based 5G connectivity

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025M M Alam

PARIS: Constellation Technologies & Operations (CTO), a future provider of space-based connectivity services, has signed a memorandum of intent with the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct joint experiments in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). These tests will focus on the “Early Test”—the first regenerative payload operating in the 5G mmWave band, onboard a satellite scheduled […]

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Condemns School Bus Attack

May 21, 2025May 23, 2025M M Alam

KHUZDAR (BALOCHISTAN): Five people (including 3 children) lost their lives, many kids got wounded, when their school bus (harboring 40), was attacked by means of an IED here on Wednesday (21st May, 2025). US Chargé d’affaires Natalie Baker took to the Social Media to state: “We join Pakistan’s leaders in condemning the brutal, unconscionable attack […]

Indo-Pak Truce Comes Into Effect At 4PM

May 10, 2025May 24, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: Taking to the Social Media President Donald Trump has proclaimed: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention […]

Putin observes 80th Victory Day with Xi Jinping

May 9, 2025November 5, 2025M M Alam

MOSCOW/KARACHI: Red Square was the venue where President Vladimir Putin welcomed 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Friday (9th May, 2025) to observe 80th anniversary of defeating Nazis. KARACHI: On the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory together with Pakistani Navy a ceremony to pay […]

Secretary Rubio talks to Indo-Pak decision-makers

May 9, 2025May 10, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: Secretary Marco Rubio spoke Thursday (8th May, 2025) to the Pakistani PM apropos worsening state of affairs at the border (post tourists’ massacre in IOK) and emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct Indo-Pak dialogue and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications. Expressing sorrow for the reported loss of […]

Gogo confirms outstanding Plane Simple ESA flight test campaign

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025M M Alam

BROOMFIELD: Gogo, leading global provider of broadband connectivity services for executive and mil/gov aviation, has confirmed the exceptional performance of the Gogo Plane Simple, Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) following a series of flight tests. Gogo worked with MAG Aerospace, a premier innovator of defense technology, to rigorously test gate-to-gate continuous operations through all planned maneuvers, […]

India to buy 26 Rafale jets worth $7.4B for its Navy

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025M M Alam

NEW DELHI: Defense Ministry proclaimed here Monday (28th April, 2025) that India has signed a $ 7.4 billion deal to buy French airplane-maker Dassault Aviation‘s 26 (four twin-seater and 22 single-seater) Rafale fighters for its Navy. It is pertinent to mention here that Indian Air Force presently possesses thirty-six Rafale fighters, which too were acquired […]

US CDA Natalie Baker Highlights Trade, Invt & Bs Opportunities on Karachi Visit

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: US Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker visited the Port City April 23-24 to boost trade ties and strengthen business partnerships between the United States and Pakistan. During her sojourn, CDA Baker met senior executives from leading Pakistani companies to discuss economic trends, investment opportunities, and ways to grow commercial cooperation. Topics included Pakistan’s engagement […]

China sends 3 astronauts to its space station

April 24, 2025April 26, 2025M M Alam

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTRE: China has launched 3 astronauts (Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie) to its permanently inhabited space station Thursday (24th April, 2025). According to details spacecraft Shenzhou-20 and the crew lifted off atop a Long March-2F rocket from here on the occasion of China’s 10th National Space day. They are scheduled […]

French Artist Clément Visage Presents Hypnotic Electro Pop Concert

April 23, 2025May 2, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: Not far from the Arabian Sea, scene was set at Arts Council of Pakistan’s auditorium where music aficionados converged Tuesday (22nd April, 2025) to experience Hypnotic Electro Pop Concert presented by French artist Clément Visage in collaboration with Alliance Française de Karachi. Clément Visage présente un concert électro-pop hypnotique KARACHI : Non loin de la […]

News Pakistan Flying High