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.

Police assault Journalists at NPC

October 2, 2025October 11, 2025M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: Police, attempting to arrest Kashmiris protesting for their rights outside the Press Club here on 2nd Oct, 2025 entered the premises, assaulted a number of Media personnel and destroyed their equipment. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), in calling for a thorough investigation to […]

French Embassy supports Pakistani artists

October 1, 2025October 2, 2025M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: The French Embassy in Pakistan has launched an initiative to support Pakistani artists and creative professionals by offering a call for projects in the field ofartistic residencies. French Embassy program is open to a wide range of artistic disciplines, including dance, cinema, contemporary art, miniature painting, textile design, and other creative practices. It provides […]

Balochistan Turmoil: 10 militants killed

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025M M Alam

QUETTA: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), carried out an IBO in the Aghbarg area here Wednesday (1st Oct, 2025) and neutralised ten militants during an exchange of fire. Heavy ammunition and weapons were recovered from the killed militants (belonging to a proscribed outfit) who had been attacking members of LEA in the past. It is pertinent to […]

US condemns attack at FC HQ: CDA Baker

September 30, 2025October 1, 2025M M Alam

‎ISLAMABAD: Natalie Baker, Chargé d’Affaires, US diplomatic mission here, Tuesday (30th Sept, 2025) took to the X to state that the United States strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack near Quetta’s FC headquarters that resulted in many tragic deaths and injuries. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a […]

Syndicate attempts to hack BBC

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025M M Alam

LONDON: Joe Tidy, Cyber correspondent of BBC, was contacted recently by a gang of criminals that opted to be called the Syndicate or Syn in this case. The Syn pinged Joe Tidy in the month of July on the encrypted chat app Signal. The gang wanted to access BBC systems by means of Joe Tidy’s […]

US CDA Natalie Baker visits Karachi

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025M M Alam

KARACHI: US Embassy Islamabad Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker visited the Port City from 23rd to 26th Sept, to strengthen avenues for Pak-US cooperation in bilateral trade and foreign investment to deliver increased prosperity for both countries. CDA Baker met the Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to discuss Pak-US […]

PIA set to return to British skies

September 24, 2025September 27, 2025M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: Following receipt of 3rd Country Operator (TCO) approval Wednesday (24th Sept, 2025), PIA is all set to apply to operate flights to London and Manchester in order to return to British skies in the month of October. It is pertinent to mention here that UK Dept for Transport concluded an aviation security inspection of […]

DoW’s Restrictions on US Media

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025M M Alam

WASHINGTON: Department of War (DoW) here has imposed restrictions on Media covering American military, Friday (19th Sept, 2025). According to DoW, it remains committed to “transparency to promote accountability and public trust…However, DoW information must be approved for public release by an appropriate authorizing official before it is released, even if it is unclassified.” Journalists […]

Nepal: Attacks on Journalists

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025M M Alam

KATHMANDU (NPTV/IFJ): Amid an escalation of violence against journalists and media outlets during mass ‘Gen-Z’ anti-corruption protests in Nepal, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has documented at least 42 media rights violations since 8th September. The IFJ and its affiliate in Nepal, the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), strongly condemn the targeting of media […]

United States delivers flood relief assistance to Pakistan

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025M M Alam

ISLAMABAD: The US Department of State is delivering food, shelter, and other forms of lifesaving disaster relief to communities in Pakistan impacted by the recent floods. US Mission to Pakistan Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker was on site as the first C-17 and C-130 aircraft arrived and unloaded the commodities at Nur Khan Air Base. […]

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