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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pak social media handles unblocked in India months after Pahalgam attack
Several Pakistani YouTube channels and Instagram accounts of Pakistani actors and celebrities have now started to reappear in India, nearly a month after blocking them for spreading misinformation and criticising India's Operation Sindoor. The channels that were blocked included major news channels like Dawn News, Samaa TV, ARY News, Bol News, Raftar, Geo News, Suno News, and The Pakistan Experience. Apart from these, the Centre also blocked several independent YouTube channels, including Wasay Habib, Arzoo Kazmi, Syed Muzammil Shah, cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, and journalists such as Irshad Bhatti, Asma Shirazi, Umar Cheema, and Muneeb Farooq. Instagram accounts of Hania Aamir, Mawrah Hocane, Fawad Khan, Ali Zafar, and others were also blocked for Indian users. The decision to block YouTube channels came after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. The Instagram accounts of Mawrah Hocane, Abida Parveen, Yumna Zaidi, Ahad Raza Mir, and Danish Taimoor can now be viewed by Indian users. However, accounts of some actors such as Hania Aamir, Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Ali Zafar remain inaccessible. While there has been no official word from the government so far, speculations over the ban being lifted are now being raised. Some of the YouTube channels that are now once again available in India include those of Shoaib Akhtar, Arzoo Kazmi, and Asma Shirazi. However, Wasay Habib's channel is among those that are still blocked in India. Pahalgam attack and its aftermath After the Pahalgam terror attack, diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan were downgraded, with visas granted to Pakistani nationals under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) being revoked, thereby asking Pakistani nationals to leave India. A series of punitive measures were announced from both sides, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the 1972 Simla Agreement, and the closure of the Kartarpur Corridor. Following these measures, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 and targeted terror launch pads at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours escalated and what followed was four days of cross-border drone and missile strikes, until an understanding was reached on May 10 to stop all firing and military actions.
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First Post
28-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pahalgam attack: Shoaib Akhtar and Wasay Habib's YouTube channels among several Pakistani accounts banned by India
The ban follows a recommendation by the Ministry of Home Affairs which cited the spready of 'provocative, communally sensitive content' as well as 'misleading narratives targetting India, its military, and security agencies' as the reason for the ban. read more The accounts of Shoaib Akhtar and Wasay Habib are among Pakistani YouTube channels banned by India following the Pahalgam attack. Image credit: YouTube screengrab Pace legend Shoaib Akhtar's channel is among several Pakistani YouTube accounts that have been banned by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The channels of several other popular individual creators including cricket analyst Wasay Habib have been banned as the Government of India continues to take action against Pakistan for the deadly attack that left 26 people dead. The ban follows a recommendation by the Ministry of Home Affairs which cited the spready of 'provocative, communally sensitive content' as well as 'misleading narratives targetting India, its military, and security agencies' as the reason for the ban. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Accounts of Pakistani news channels also banned by New Delhi The YouTube accounts of several leading Pakistani news channels including Dawn News and Geo News have also been banned as a result. On the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has banned following Pakistani YouTube channels for disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives and misinformation against India, its Army and security… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 28, 2025 And besides Akhtar and Habib, the accounts of Arzoo Kazmi, Syed Muzammil Shah and journalists such as Irshad Bhatti, Asma Shirazi, Umar Cheema, and Muneeb Farooq have also been restricted in India. 'This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report ( reads a statement on YouTube when trying to visit the accounts banned by New Delhi. It's also worth noting that while one cannot access the banned YouTube channels, their videos can still be watched on the website through search results. Surprisingly, the YouTube account of former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who had recently described the Indian Army as 'useless' and demanded proof of Pakistan's involvement in the attacks, is still accessible in India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The accounts of Pakistan batting legend Inzamam-ul-Haq and cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja are also available to Indian users of the popular video-sharing and streaming website. The Narendra Modi-led Central Government had earlier suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed the Attari-Wagah checkpost besides suspending all visas for Pakistani nationals. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also been advised a complete cricketing boycott of Pakistan. India has not been playing bilateral cricket with their arch-rivals for more than a decade now, but their meetings in ICC and Asian events remains the biggest draw in the sport.
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Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
India imposes ban on Pakistani YouTube channels after Pahalgam attack
India bans Pakistani YouTube channels, including those run by popular creators like Wasay Habib and Shoaib Akhtar, citing 'national security and misleading content' Rimjhim Singh New Delhi India has imposed a ban on several YouTube channels of Pakistani news outlets and individual creators. The ban is a part of India's broader response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people and left several others injured. The action follows the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which cited the spread of "provocative, communally sensitive content" and the circulation of "misleading narratives targetting India, its military, and security agencies". Popular channels restricted As a result of the ban, access to various Pakistani YouTube channels has been blocked for Indian users. The banned channels include major news channels like Dawn News, Samaa TV, ARY News, Bol News, Raftar, Geo News, and Suno News, and The Pakistan Experience. In addition to these, channels of popular individual creators such as Wasay Habib, Arzoo Kazmi, Syed Muzammil Shah, cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, and journalists such as Irshad Bhatti, Asma Shirazi, Umar Cheema, and Muneeb Farooq have also been restricted for Indian users. Notably, the majority of the audience of these channels was Indian. Indian viewers now encounter a message from YouTube saying: "This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report." Investigation into Pahalgam attack The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has ramped up efforts in its investigation following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. NIA teams, led by senior officers, have been stationed at the site since April 23, questioning eyewitnesses who were present during the incident to gather critical evidence. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army has also heightened its vigilance along the border. Multiple search operations have been launched to neutralise terrorists in the Valley, and houses of terror operatives have been demolished.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan YouTube channels face India ban after Pahalgam terror attack
Several YouTube channels based in Pakistan were banned for Indian audiences on Monday as tensions flared between the two nation in the backdrop of the Pahalgam terrorist attack last week. Ministry of Home Affairs issued a list of 16 YouTube channels to be banned in India, ANI reported, including those run by major news channels of the neighbouring country. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" The list of 16 banned channels included those operated by Dawn News, Samaa TV, ARY News, Geo News and more. As per the list shared by ANI, these channels have over 63 million subscribers. The ban was imposed on recommendations by Ministry of Home Affairs for "disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives and misinformation against India, its Army and security agencies in the backdrop of the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir", the news agency said. — ANI (@ANI) Apart from the 16 YouTube channels mentioned in the list, several others from Pakistan were also inaccessible in India, including those by The Pakistan Experience podcast, cricket analyst Wasay Habib, and journalists Syed Muzammil and Arzoo Kazmi. The crackdown on YouTube channels comes as India and Pakistan are on loggerheads again in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Attackers killed 26 tourists in Baisaran Valley in what has been called the deadliest incident since the 208 Mumbai attacks. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories With tensions rising India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, closed borders, cancelled visas for certain Pakistani nationals in the country and expelled diplomats from the neighbouring nation. Pakistan, on the other hand, has cancelled the Simla Agreement, closed trade with India and restricted airspace for flights from India. Armies of both nations have been engaged in multiple instances of cross-border firing since tensions escalated.
