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.

US Diplomatic Mission Condemns Quetta Suicide Bombing

November 9, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

ISLAMABAD: The US diplomatic mission here took to the X (Twitter) to condemn the suicide bombing carried out on Saturday (9th November, 2024) morning (responsibility claimed) by proscribed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at the Quetta railway station, killing 26 and injuring 62 men and women (civilian as well as personnel of LEA). “The US Mission […]

27 dead, 61 injured in suicide bombing at Quetta Railway Station, BLA claims responsibility

November 9, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

QUETTA: A suicide bomb attack carried out by Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) at the Railway Station Booking Office here 9am on Saturday (9th November, 2024) claimed 27 lives (of civilians as well as personnel of LEAs). The suicide bomber detonated 10 kgs of explosive material. His remains have been sent to a lab in order […]

EURONAVAL, World’s Leading Naval Event

November 8, 2024M M Alam

PARIS: The 29th edition of EURONAVAL 2024 closed its doors Thursday (7th November, 2024), concluding four days of a major international event marked by regular political and institutional visits, exclusive contract announcements and signings, and a rich program focused on the future of navies and naval innovations.Key figures of EURONAVAL 2024:350 accredited journalists480 exhibitors, including […]

PFUJ Observes Int’l Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

November 2, 2024February 13, 2026M M Alam1 Comment

KARACHI: As 130 journalists lost their lives in Gaza due to Israeli bombings, (150 journalists killed in the last quarter century in Pakistan), PFUJ and the world is observing the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on Saturday (2nd November, 2024). In Pakistan, while 150 journalists were killed in the last 25 […]

Green Panel Sweeps KUJ (2024-2025) Elections

October 27, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI PRESS CLUB: According to KUJ 2024-2025 polls results, announced here Saturday (26th Oct, 2024) by Election Committee Chairman, Green Panel has clean-swept the elections for the 5th time. Green Panel nominees won unopposed on all posts: For the next 2 years, Aijaz Ahmed President, Muhammad Nasir Sharif and Rahab Gahu Vice Presidents, Lubna Jarrar […]

Ambassador Blome reaffirms Pak-US partnership in Trade, Celebrates Completion of Frere Hall Restoration

October 25, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

KARACHI: The United States and Pakistan have built a long-term partnership over seven decades, rooted in shared interests across health, education, energy, economic growth, and security sectors. US investments in Pakistan have grown by 50 percent in the past year, underscoring the strong economic ties between the nations. This includes investments in clean energy and […]

USA Bolsters TB Detection in Sindh with Mobile Vans and X-Ray Machines

October 24, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI: United States donated five mobile TB vans and three digital X-ray machines here on Thursday (24th October, 2024) to the Sindh Health Department to enhance tuberculosis (TB) detection and treatment in remote areas of the province. US Ambassador Donald Blome donated the mobile vans and equipment, which were received by Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, […]

Türkiye: Hizmet founder Gülen dies at 83 in USA

October 21, 2024M M Alam

ANKARA: Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, while talking to journalists at a Presser held here has confirmed the death of Fethullah Gülen at 83 in a Pennsylvania hospital on Sunday (20th of Oct, 2024). Turkish-born Islamic Cleric Gülen was the founder of Hizmet (which means service in Turkish), a group of religious, educational and […]

Houthis sentence Media owner to death

October 16, 2024M M Alam

YEMEN (NPTV/IFJ): The owner of Yemen Digital Media and Yemen Live for Media Production and Satellite Broadcasting, Taha Ahmed Rashid Al-Maamari, was sentenced to death and his properties confiscated on fabricated charges by a Houthi court in the capital Sana’s. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the YJS, in condemning the arbitrary […]

Italian Aircraft-Carrier Cavour Port Calls Karachi

October 15, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI: Italian flagship aircraft-carrier CAVOUR made history by being the first to port call Karachi. Aircraft Carrier CAVOUR (the 3rd Italian Naval Ship to be named in honour of Conte Di Cavour). On 22nd November 2000, a contract was drawn up between Fincantieri and the Italian Ministry of Naval Defence to supply an aircraft carrier […]

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