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.

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,” […]

Pakistan: Authorities summon 47 journalists

January 31, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI (IFJ): Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued summons for 47 journalists and YouTubers, with authorities to question the media figures on their alleged sharing of misinformation targeting Supreme Court Judges. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), urge authorities to stop their harassment of […]

Pak-US agreement to protect cultural heritage

January 30, 2024M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: United States and Pakistan here on Tuesday (30th of Jan, 2024) signed an agreement to protect Pakistan’s cultural heritage. US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Pakistan Secretary of National Heritage and Culture Humaira Ahmed signed the agreement, said a news release issued by the embassy. The agreement establishes import restrictions on certain types […]

Consul General of Italy Danilo Giurdanella Unveils FPT Engines in Karachi

January 29, 2024M M Alam6 Comments

KARACHI: Venue was PC Hotel’s Zaver Marquee where Consul General Danilo Giurdanella unveiled FPT Industrial Engines in an event organized by Power Zone under the patronage of the Italian Diplomatic Post here on Monday (29th of January, 2024). Speaking on the occasion pro-active and amicable Consul General Danilo Giurdanella expressed pleasure to be among friends […]

US Envoy Blome Promotes Trade, Economic Ties During Karachi Visit

January 24, 2024M M Alam1 Comment

KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome underscored the United States’ unwavering commitment to Pakistan as a trade and economic partner during his visit to the Port City from 21 to 23 January. “We are committed to broadening and deepening our trade and economic partnership with Pakistan, and to empowering the next generation of Pakistani […]

US Pledges $320K to Balochistan’s Mehrgarh Museum 

January 23, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Chief Minister of Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki launched the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) first-ever project in Balochistan.  This landmark initiative allocates over $320,000 for the preservation of Neolithic and other archaeological artifacts of the Mehrgarh civilization, as well as the enhancement of curation at […]

US Envoy calls on Air Chief Marshal

January 16, 2024M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu here Tuesday (16th of Jan, 2024). During the rendezvous they expressed mutual desire to elevate the training momentum between the two sides through enhanced collaboration in air force to air force mutual exercises. They emphasized the importance of fostering a robust […]

Israel Drone Strike Kills 2 Journalists Near Rafah

January 10, 2024M M Alam

KARACHI (IFJ/AFP): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned ‘Israel’s seemingly deliberate targeting and killing of Media persons’ in Gaza following a drone strike that killed two and injured one on 7 January. Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Hamza Al-Dahdouh, son of Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, Wael Al-Dahdouh, and freelance videographer Mustafa Thuraya, […]

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