US EditionIndia Blocks Pakistani Celebrity Social Media Accounts Again After ‘Technical Glitch’
- On July 3, the Indian authorities once again blocked the social media profiles of multiple Pakistani celebrities after temporarily lifting the ban.
- The restrictions initially followed heightened tensions after Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack, targeting accounts critical of India’s actions.
- The brief restoration of access to Instagram, YouTube, and X accounts on July 2 caused confusion and a backlash in India, prompting government clarification.
- Government sources attributed the temporary unblocking to a 'technical glitch' and confirmed the issue was 'rectified now,' while users encountered the message 'Account not available in India.'
- The reinstatement reflects ongoing concerns over national security and sovereignty amid criticism over government transparency and calls for a digital blackout from groups like AICWA.
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India Blocks Pakistani Celebrity Accounts Again After ‘Technical Glitch’
In a surprising turn of events, the Indian government has reinstated digital restrictions on the social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, just a day after they were briefly accessible. The accounts, including those of Mawra Hocane, Ahad Raza Mir, and Saba Qamar, were once again inaccessible to Indian users by Thursday morning, with a message stating, “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request…
Fawad Khan, Mahira and Shahid afridi... Pakistani Celebrities' Accounts Banned Again Within 24 Hours
The Instagram and Twitter accounts of Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Yumna Zaidi, Hania Aamir and Fawad Khan have been banned on Thursday morning. However, no official statement has come from the government on this yet.
It Was a Technical Glitch That Briefly Lifted Ban on Pakistani Celebrities’ Social Media in India
Due to a temporary technical malfunction, Indian users were able to access the social media accounts of Pakistani celebrities like Mawra Hocane, Ahad Raza Mir, and Saba Qamar for a few hours. However, Indian authorities clarified that this restoration was unintentional, and the accounts have since been blocked again following legal requests. When Indian users try to open these Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts now, they receive a messa…
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