The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently removed a controversial map of India from its official X account following a diplomatic protest from Pakistan. The map, which was posted on February 7, 2026, and removed on February 11, 2026, depicted Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Aksai Chin region, as part of India. This representation contradicted the long-standing U.S. position that these are disputed territories, as noted by Dawn and Daily Times. Pakistani officials lodged a strong protest with both the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the State Department in Washington, emphasizing that such depictions carry significant political and diplomatic weight, especially on sensitive issues like Kashmir. The map's removal occurred without any public explanation, leaving room for speculation about whether it was a policy shift or an oversight, as reported by tmv.in.