US EditionPakistani artists Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam's accounts still visible in India
- On April 30, 2025, Indian users found several Pakistani celebrity Instagram accounts blocked while notable others remained accessible amid broader digital restrictions.
- This followed India's ban on Pakistani General Entertainment Channels on YouTube and a recent terror attack in Pahalgam blamed on Pakistan by New Delhi.
- Banned Instagram accounts included those of Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Arshad Nadeem, and others, while some high-profile artists like Fawad Khan and Atif Aslam reportedly stayed unblocked.
- Users saw messages stating ‘Your user is unavailable in India… because of a legal request,’ and sixteen Pakistani YouTube channels were also banned for spreading provocative content.
- These measures reflect India’s emphasis on national security and deepen the digital divide between the two countries’ entertainment industries, with uncertain long-term effects.
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