Google Marks Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with Special Flag-Themed Doodle

Lahore – Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a special doodle featuring the country’s national flag.

Displayed on Google’s homepage in Pakistan, the design shows the green and white flag waving against a clear blue sky, with the word “Google” creatively blended into the background.

In an accompanying note, the company highlighted that on August 14, 1947, Pakistan gained independence and emerged as a sovereign state — a day to honor the sacrifices and contributions of the nation’s founders.

Clicking the doodle directs users to a curated page containing historical facts, national songs, and videos related to Independence Day. Google is known for adapting its doodle to mark key cultural events and milestones around the world, and has featured numerous unique designs for Pakistan’s national days in previous years.
[14/08, 2:08 pm] Muhammad Saleem: Dubai – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest T20 and ODI player rankings, with several prominent Pakistani players slipping in the standings.

In the T20 batting rankings, no Pakistani player features in the top 10. Former captain Babar Azam has dropped one place to 18th, while India’s Abhishek Sharma retains the top spot. Australia’s Tim David climbed six places to break into the top 10, securing the 10th position.

In the T20 bowling rankings, New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy remains at number one, with no Pakistani bowler in the top 10. Australia’s Josh Hazlewood moved up three spots to 20th, while Pakistan’s Haris Rauf rose two places to 24th. In the T20 all-rounders’ list, India’s Hardik Pandya continues to hold the top position.

In the ODI batting rankings, India’s Shubman Gill retains first place, Rohit Sharma has risen to second, Babar Azam has slipped to third, and Mohammad Rizwan has dropped to 23rd. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub fell nine places to 46th.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana remains number one, while West Indies’ Gudakesh Motie jumped five spots to 12th. Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi has dropped one place to 13th, West Indies’ Jayden Seales surged 24 places to 33rd, and Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed improved three spots to 54th.

In the ODI all-rounders’ rankings, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai continues to lead.