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.

Dubai Air Show ’25: JF-17 Thunder Block-III

November 21, 2025November 22, 2025M M Alam

DUBAI AIR SHOW: Sino-Pak JF-17 Thunder Block III, participating in the Biennial Air Show (being held from 17 to 21st Nov at Al Maktoum Int’l airport, here) attracted buyers’ attention. https://paffalcons.com/fighter-aircraft/paf-jf17-block-iii-fighter-world-defense-airshow-2024/ According to PAF, JF-17 Thunder is: “Demonstrating increasing international confidence in Pakistan’s aviation industry, several countries expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder. In […]

Pak-Italian Engagement in Gem Sector

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: Consul General of Italy Fabrizio Bielli had a meeting with Imran Khan Tessori, President Pakistan Gems Jewelry Traders and Exporters Association (PGJTEA) to ponder over ways to augment Pak-Italian. The duo discussed avenues of cooperation between Italy and Pakistan to enhance commercial engagement in the Gems and Jewelry sector. Pakistan is rich in natural […]

BBC DG Tim Davie Resigns Over Trump Lies

November 9, 2025November 10, 2025M M Alam

LONDON: Following criticism over US President Donald Trump documentary edit, BBC Director General, Tim Davie and the Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness have resigned on Sunday (9th Nov, 2025). Panorama, investigative documentary series of BBC, broadcast a program a week before US polls. In which Donald Trump’s speech was doctored, splicing together footage from […]

Fighting impunity is a universal responsibility!

November 1, 2025November 2, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): On Sunday (2nd Nov, 2025) the Int’l Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates all over the globe are observing the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI). IFJ and it’s affiliates are also demanding governments to adopt a binding international instrument to protect journalists and hold their attackers to […]

Louvre Heist: Two Suspects Nabbed

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025M M Alam

LOUVRE: Paris Police, that was investigating the theft of Crown Jewels on 20th Oct, 2025 from here, have nabbed two suspects on Saturday (25th Oct, 2025) evening. Robbers stole the Jewels at 9.30 am last Sunday (19th Oct,), soon after Louvre opened its gates for art aficionados. Visitors were evacuated after the theft. According to […]

PIA heads to Manchester after 5 years

October 25, 2025October 26, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: Jane Marriott, UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, took to the X on Saturday (25th Oct, 2025) to state: “PIA heads to Manchester! A genuine joy to wave off the first flight by a Pakistani carrier to the UK in five years. Here’s to more destinations and connections!” PIA National flag-carrier’s flight PK-701 departed from […]

Louvre: French Crown Jewels Stolen

October 19, 2025October 22, 2025M M Alam

PARIS: Four masked motorcyclists appeared at Louvre on Sunday (19th Oct, 2025) morning, reached the upper floor of the Museum’s Galerie d’Apollon (home to the French Crown Jewel) using a mechanical ladder, broke through the glass using an angle grinder, bolted out and disappeared riding their mopeds, with nine pieces of priceless jewels from the […]

Pak High Comm UK hosts a Networking Session

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025M M Alam

LONDON: Pakistan High Comm here hosted a Networking Session for UK based companies and business fora for participation in Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition & Conference (PIMEC) 2025 being held in Karachi from 3rd to 6th November, 2025. The Networking Session was attended by High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammad Faisal; Defence & Naval Adviser, Commodore Jawad Khawaja […]

Sec General IFJ Congratulates G. M. Jamali, on being elected as Member At Large (FAPaJ), International Federation of Journalists

October 15, 2025October 16, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: Anthony Bellanger, Secretary General, IFJ, has congratulated renowned Pakistani Journalist & Media-Rights Activist G. M. Jamali on being elected as Member At Large (FAPaJ), International Federation of Journalists, Tuesday (14th October, 2025). Election of G.M. Jamali as Member At Large (FAPaJ), IFJ, is an honour for the country and the achievement is being hailed […]

PAF to get Raytheon A2A Missiles

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: US Dept of War has approved sale of Raytheon A2A missiles to Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Raytheon Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) will be eqipped on PAF operated F-16 falcons. 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 […]

News Pakistan Flying High