Day: March 18, 2024

The 11th death anniversary of 1965 War Hero Muhammad Mahmood Alam, popularly known as M M Alam was observed on Monday.

Pakistan Air Force legendary war hero M M Alam, nicknamed while piloting an F-86 Sabre, shot down five Indian war planes in less than a minute during 1965 Pak-India war and altogether, downed nine war planes in the aerial fight.

MM Alam was the first ever fighter pilot for PAF, listed on top in the hall of famers’ list at the PAF Museum in Karachi.

Alam is considered as a national hero for Pakistan, most significantly, for his remarkable show of brilliance in the war of 1965. He was awarded the ‘Sitara-e-Jurat’ and also the BAR medal.

He died in Karachi on this day in 2013 at the age of 77 after a protracted illness.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs have paid tribute to the 1965 war hero Air Commodore Mohammad Mahmood Alam on his 11th death anniversary.

Source: Radio Pakistan

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today.

He congratulated the Foreign Minister on assuming the office and assured his mission’s full support in further strengthening bilateral relations.

The meeting discussed progress made in diverse fields and ways and means to further enhance the bilateral ties.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi today.

During the meeting they discussed professional issues.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of the death of a sewer worker during cleaning of the gutter in Faisalabad.

In a statement, she expressed a deep sense of sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved family.

She also sought a report from the Commissioner Faisalabad about the incident and said that the tragic death of the sewer worker during duty is extremely regrettable.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of PML-N Islamabad District President Raja Waqar Mumtaz.

In his condolence message, he commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of PML-N Islamabad District President Raja Waqar Mumtaz.

In his condolence message, he commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.

He said Raja Waqar Mumtaz was a sincere and committed worker of the PML (N) and his death has caused irreparable loss the party.

He said Raja Waqar Mumtaz’s services valuable services for the party will always be remembered.

Source: Radio Pakistan