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.

USAID Breaking Barriers Through Diversity

February 26, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

ISLAMABAD: In a ground-breaking effort to empower women and minorities, the Mission Director of USAID in Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, inaugurated a four-day conference “Breaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity (BBTDI)”. ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome affirmed the US commitment to supporting Pakistan’s diversity initiatives, focusing on education, healthcare, and economic development. ____________ […]

ASP Shehrbano to be awarded the highest gallantry award

February 26, 2024M M Alam2 Comments

LAHORE: IGP has proclaimed via X (Twitter) that for putting her life in danger to rescue a woman from a violent mob here on Sunday (25th Feb, 2024), Punjab Police has recommended the name of ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi for the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM), the highest gallantry award for law enforcement in Pakistan. […]

USAID empowers female engineers in energy sector

February 23, 2024M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: In a significant milestone for gender equity in Pakistan’s energy sector, USAID celebrated the successful completion of the Power System and Distribution Network Planning (PSDNP) Training Program for women engineers. The program, designed for engineers from Pakistan’s power distribution and transmission companies, is a collaborative effort between USAID and the Lahore University of Management […]

US DCM Andrew Schofer bolsters Pak-US ties during Karachi sojourn

February 16, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI: The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer reinforced US efforts to promote democracy, economic growth, and women’s economic empowerment, and to further strengthen ties with the people of Pakistan during his visit to Karachi from 13th till 16th of February. “We are committed to deepening our […]

Daesh Militant Killed in Khyber

February 11, 2024M M Alam

KHYBER: A militant ringleader Surat Gul alias Saifullah was killed during an IBO carried out by security forces here on Sunday (11th Feb, 2024). After intense fire exchange ring-leader Surat Gul alias Saifullah of Daesh was neutralized. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from him. He was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies. According […]

92 Journalists Killed In Gaza Conflict

February 10, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): At least ninety-two Palestinian journalists and Media Workers have been killed, several have been injured and others are missing during the war in Gaza. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) condemn the killings and continued attacks on journalists. The IFJ calls for an immediate investigation into their […]

8 Feb Polls: Shehbaz Sharif On Purchasing Of Votes

February 4, 2024M M Alam

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif has said that purchasing of vote is actually its disrespect. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday (4th Feb, 2024), he said that it was unfortunate that corruption had increased during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tenure as Transparency International also pointed it out. He said that promise of […]

Ambassador-designate of Italy presents diplomatic credentials to President

February 1, 2024M M Alam4 Comments

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador-designate of Italy to Pakistan, H. E. Marilina Armellin, presented her diplomatic credentials to the President Dr. Arif Alvi here on Thursday (1st of Feb, 2024). On this occasion President Dr. Arif Alvi highlighted the need to further enhance bilateral trade between the two countries. Università di Trieste: laurea in scienze internazionali e diplomatiche, […]

Pakistan Envoy Meets Italian Police Chief

February 1, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Pakistan Ali Javed recently called on Italian Police Chief Vittorio Pisani, at the Police Headquarters in Rome and discussed matter of mutual concerns. Central Director for Immigration and Border Police assisted the Police Chief along with other delegates while the Ambassador was assisted by Deputy Head of Mission and Third Secretary. During […]

US Envoy Blome says Pakistan and US striving together to provide farmers innovative revenue streams

January 31, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

ISLAMABAD: Donald Blome, US Envoy here, has said on Wednesday (31st of Jan, 2024) that the United States and Pakistan were collaboratively striving to provide farmers, ranchers, and foresters with innovative revenue streams. “Joint efforts aim to assist farmers in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices while expanding market options and ensuring fairer prices for their produce,” […]

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