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.

Israel legalizes banning int’l news outlets

April 3, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): On Monday (1st April, 2024) the Israeli parliament passed a bill that grants the government the power to temporarily ban the broadcasting of international news outlets in Israel, if they are deemed threatening to national security. Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to act immediately to halt Al Jazeera’s operations in the […]

French Envoy Nicolas Galey Calls On PM Shehbaz Sharif

April 3, 2024M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: H. E. Nicolas Galey, Envoy of the French Republic to Pakistan, called on the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Wednesday (3rd April, 2024). PM said Pakistan and France should work together to enhance cooperation in trade and investment. He welcomed French side’s initiative to bring corporate leaders from top French companies on a […]

Pakistani girls are capable of achieving the impossible: US CG in Lahore

March 30, 2024M M Alam

LAHORE: The US Consul General here Kristin Hawkins has said that women empowerment has been the nucleus of her efforts at the Consulate and women participation is encouraged through exchange programs, educational scholarships and internship programs. “I believe Pakistani girls and women are capable of achieving the impossible through equal opportunities,” she said during an […]

US will continue to stand with Pakistan: Biden’s message to Shehbaz

March 29, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden, (on Friday 29th March, 2024), in his first message sent to PM Shehbaz Sharif after assumption of his office, maintained that the enduring partnership between USA and Pakistan remained critical to ensuring the security of the two countries’ citoyens – and people around the world. Biden held that the United States […]

Italian Consul General Danilo Giurdanella: “We Are More Similar To One Another Than We May Think!”

March 28, 2024M M Alam3 Comments

KARACHI: Iconic Pearl Continental’s Grand Ballroom was the venue where Karachiites and expatriates (irrespective of cast, religion or culture) converged on the evening of 16th Ramazan. Here all were welcomed to (the 3rd) Iftar/Dinner (hosted since 2022) by the young dynamic Consul General of Italy Danilo Giurdanella, who has been spearheading the Italian diplomatic mission […]

British HC Jane Marriott Calls On President Zardari

March 28, 2024M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner (HC) to Pakistan Jane Marriott, called on President Asif Ali Zardari here on Thursday (28th March, 2024). During the rendezvous President Zardari emphasized on further ameliorating the trade and economic ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom for mutual benefit. President Zardari stated that one of the top priorities of the […]

Full Court Continues Pondering Over 6 Judges’Allegations

March 28, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

ISLAMABAD: After his hour-long meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif, CJP Qazi Faez Isa had once again summoned the Full Court rendezvous at 4pm Thursday (28th March, 2024) three hours before Iftar in order to continue Wednesday’s unfinished discussion. It is pertinent to mention here that during the Wednesday (27th March, 2024) huddle participants also considered […]

Full Court Ponders Over Judges’ Allegations Against Intelligence Apparatus

March 27, 2024M M Alam2 Comments

ISLAMABAD: Following the letter written by six IHC judges (out of 8 the court harbors), citing instances of interference by Pakistan’s Intelligence Agencies in the working of Judiciary, CJP Qazi Faez Isa had summoned a Full Court rendezvous here at 4pm Wednesday (27th March, 2024), three hours before iftar. The huddle headed by the CJP […]

USAID Administrator Samantha Power awarded Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam

March 24, 2024M M Alam

WASHINGTON: The President of Pakistan has conferred high civil award Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam on USAID Administrator Samantha Jane Power here Saturday (23rd March, 2024) in recognition of her outstanding contribution towards strengthening Pak-US relations. Thanking the Govt. for the award on the occasion of the 81st Resolution Day, she termed it a testament to the enduring partnership […]

USAID Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri Visits Karachi

March 23, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI: During her visit to Port City, Kate Somvongsiri, USAID Mission Director for Pakistan, engaged with provincial leadership, government counterparts, and development partners to advance USAID’s longstanding commitment to improving lives and achieving shared development goals in Sindh. Under the US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, USAID continues to collaborate with Pakistan to address climate, environmental, and […]

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