News Desk – 02 My 2025: Instagram accounts of major Pakistani celebrities are now blocked in India. The affected names include Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Sajal Aly, Sanam Saeed, and Imran Abbas.
Indian users trying to access their profiles see a message: “Account not available in India.” The notice adds that the block followed a legal request to restrict content. This indicates intervention by Indian authorities.
Popular YouTube channels such as HUM TV and ARY Digital also face restrictions in India. However, many individual show episodes remain accessible. YouTube users see a message saying the content is unavailable due to a government order. The reason cited is national security or public order.
Instagram accounts of other Pakistani celebrities like Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have not been blocked. This suggests the enforcement is either selective or still in progress.
Earlier, India banned Pakistani artists from working in its entertainment industry. Authorities cited national policy reasons. While no official statement has confirmed the blocks, the action seems part of a broader media restriction strategy.
These moves have fueled debate on digital censorship and cross-border content control. Critics question the justification of national security in limiting artistic expression.
Supporters of cultural collaboration see these restrictions as a setback. Digital rights activists stress the need for transparency in such censorship actions.
