Social Media Crackdown: Pakistani Celebs' Accounts Blocked in India Amidst Controversy
- Following brief access on July 1, the Indian government re-blocked Pakistani social media accounts after an emergency review on Wednesday.
- Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, the Indian government imposed a ban in May 2025 citing misinformation and security concerns.
- Sources say Indian users briefly accessed Pakistani celebrities’ Instagram profiles and YouTube channels like Hum TV due to a technical glitch before re-blocking occurred.
- Following an emergency review, India reimposed the ban on Pakistani accounts, causing public confusion over the technical glitch cited as the reason for the brief unblocking.
- Beyond this incident, approximately 14,000 Pakistani accounts remain banned in India, with periodic reviews reflecting ongoing India–Pakistan tensions.
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India blocks celebrity accounts and YouTube channels after brief access
India has once again blocked the social media accounts of several prominent Pakistani celebrities and Youtube channels, just a day after some accounts were briefly accessible due to what Indian officials called a “technical glitch”. Accounts belonging to Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hania Aamir remained restricted on Thursday, while those of Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar, Ahad Raza Mir, Yumna Zaidi, and Danish Taimoor were briefly visible to users in …
Social Media Crackdown: Pakistani Celebs' Accounts Blocked in India Amidst Controversy
Social Media Crackdown: Pakistani Celebs' Accounts Blocked in India Amidst Controversy The social media blockade involving Pakistani celebrities continues to stir controversy in India. On Wednesday, Instagram briefly allowed Indian users access to accounts of Pakistani actors such as Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar, sparking debate before reinstating the restrictions.This development has led to a public outcry across social media platforms. As of Th…
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