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Google Maps has sparked criticism after changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for users in the United States following an executive order by President Donald Trump. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the renaming of the lake, which lies along the US-Canada border. The US Geographic Names Information System subsequently updated the name. Google said on Sunday that it updates Google Maps using official government sources. As a result, users in the US will see “Lake America”, while users in Canada will continue to see “Lake Ontario”. Users outside the two countries will reportedly see…

The first meeting of the committee formed for the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement has begun in Istanbul, bringing together senior leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye to discuss regional and global security. The meeting, being held in Türkiye, reflects the three countries’ determination to put the agreement’s mechanisms into practice and establish closer coordination on defence and security matters. The meeting focuses on strengthening the defence capabilities of the three countries and enhancing cooperation in response to evolving security challenges. Senior representatives from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are participating in the inaugural committee meeting. Pakistan is being represented…

Pakistan cricket is facing a major coaching shake-up following the team’s humiliating defeat to England, with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul likely to be removed from their positions, according to sources. The expected changes come after Pakistan lost five of the six Tests played under Sarfaraz Ahmed’s coaching tenure. Sources said the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to remove Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul from their respective coaching positions because of the team’s poor performances. The decision follows a disappointing run in Test cricket, with Pakistan suffering defeats in five of their six Tests under Sarfaraz’s…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has made important progress on a petition seeking a judicial inquiry into the PIMS tragedy, asking the federal government to provide the investigation report submitted to the prime minister and details of action taken so far. The court also sought the federation’s response to the petition and questioned the legal basis under which a judicial inquiry could be ordered. Chief Justice Sarfaraz Dogar heard the petition filed by lawyer Qasim Iqbal Jalali. Additional Attorney General Rashid Hafeez and Assistant Attorney General Azmat Bashir Tarar appeared before the court. During the hearing, the petitioner argued that…

NASA began a new mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology with the launch on Sunday of the US space ​agency’s new flagship astronomical observatory, a repurposed spy satellite that will capture panoramic views of the cosmos. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a roughly $4 billion project, was carried aloft from ‌NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket through blue skies just after sunrise. Its mission is planned for five years, though NASA said the telescope may have enough fuel for five additional years. The telescope, which…

Pakistan’s prisons are facing severe overcrowding as delays in court decisions have contributed to a growing number of undertrial prisoners. Against a total prison capacity of around 64,000 inmates, approximately 110,000 prisoners are currently being held in jails across the country. Punjab has the largest prison population, with 70,000 prisoners currently held in its 45 jails. The province’s prisons have a combined capacity of around 38,000 inmates, meaning the current population is substantially higher than the available capacity. Of the 70,000 prisoners in Punjab, only 16,000 have been convicted, while the remaining majority are undertrial prisoners whose cases are still pending…

At least 16 children were murdered after rape in 11 districts of Punjab during the first eight months of this year, according to police records. Faisalabad reported the highest number of such cases, while police have arrested 20 suspects in connection with the incidents. According to the police record, three children were murdered after rape in Faisalabad during the eight-month period. Bahawalpur, Khanewal and Sargodha each reported two cases, bringing the number of incidents in these four districts to nine. One child was murdered after rape in each of Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Sheikhupura and Gujranwala. The reported cases were recorded…

Pakistani film actress Laila has spoken openly about her past career choices, expressing regret over some of her bold performances and saying she has given up work that she believes went against her religious values. Speaking in reality show ‘Tamasha Season 5’ recently, the actress said she has made several promises to Allah over the past few years after reflecting on aspects of her life that she felt were disliked by her Lord. Laila said she eventually realised that certain things in her life were not in accordance with her religious beliefs. She explained that she has now removed those things…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to reinvestigate Imam-ul-Haq’s recent injury in England, according to sources, with details of a previous injury inquiry from Pakistan’s 2025 New Zealand tour also coming to light. The earlier investigation had questioned the severity and authenticity of an injury Imam reportedly sustained during an indoor training session. According to sources, Imam was struck on his right toe by a ball during an indoor net session in March 2025 while Pakistan were touring New Zealand. X-rays reportedly found no evidence of a fracture or bone displacement in the toe. Despite instructions from the medical team,…

US President Donald Trump has again drawn a hard line over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, saying Tehran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and warning that its possession of such a weapon could have devastating consequences across the Middle East and beyond. In a Fox News interview, Trump defended US intervention in the conflict, saying Iran could have launched a nuclear attack against Israel or other countries if it had acquired such a weapon. Speaking to Fox News’ Sunday Night in America, Trump said Iran was a leading state sponsor of terrorism and insisted that Tehran would not be permitted to…