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.

Journalist attacked in Islamabad office

April 10, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): Senior journalist and Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) Secretary General Dr Furqan Rao was attacked in his office by unknown perpetrators, following recent elections of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) union. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), condemn the attack, and […]

Tribble, Heather and Anamaria go Eid-ul-Fitr Shopping

April 9, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

KARACHI: In order to buy artificial jewelry, bangles and other Eid-ul-Fitr essentials (like Saleem-Shahi Shoes) for themselves and their families, Tribble (the US CG posted here) headed to Jaama Cloth Market (situated on M. A. Jinnah Road, one of the Port City’s main arteries: mostly catering to the middle and lower-middle-class female consumers) along with […]

Telephonic conversation between Blinken and Dar

April 5, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

ISLAMABAD: During a telephonic conversation, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar (who happens to be a close relative of a former as well as the incumbent PM) discussed a wide range of bilateral issues including trade, climate and security. The duo, in their first such conversation, reiterated their dedication to […]

Z A Bhutto (executed on 4th April, 1979) was not given a fair trial: SCP said on 6th March, 2024

April 4, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI: SCP on 6th March, 2024 had proclaimed that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (who was executed on 4th April, 1979) did not get a fair trial. Life and death of Zulfikar Ali (Z.A.) Bhutto: * Z. A. Bhutto was born in Sindh on 5th of January, 1928. * He studied Law to become a barrister. * […]

Italian Envoy Marilina Armellin Calls On Defense Minister Kh. Asif

April 3, 2024M M Alam2 Comments

ISLAMABAD: Newly posted Italian Envoy H.E. Marilina Armellin called on Defense Minister Khawaja Asif here Wednesday (3rd April, 2024). During the rendezvous, the duo pondered over the areas of cooperation, particularly in the domain of defense production: “Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of Italy and wants to further enhance defense […]

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 […]

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