Babar Azam's Instagram Blocked in India Amid Tensions
The move is seen as a response to recent events in the region, including a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and is part of a broader effort to restrict access to certain content in India. Other Pakistani artistes whose accounts have been blocked include Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Iqra Aziz, Imran Abbas, and Sajal Aly, amidst growing political tensions between the two countries.
Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam's Instagram account has been blocked in India, along with several other Pakistani celebrities and entertainment channels, amidst growing tensions between the two countries. The blockage appears to be part of a broader crackdown on Pakistani content in India, with users attempting to access the accounts being shown a message stating that they are not available due to a legal request.
The blocked accounts include those of other Pakistani cricketers, such as Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan, as well as celebrities like Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and Ali Zafar. However, some Pakistani celebrities, including Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, and Mawra Hocane, are still accessible to Indian users. The Indian government has not officially announced the ban, but it is likely a response to recent events in the region, including a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The ban on social media accounts is not limited to celebrities, with popular entertainment channels like HUM TV, ARY Digital, and Geo Entertainment also being blocked in India. This move comes after the Indian government banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for airing provocative content against India. The restriction is likely part of a broader effort to restrict access to certain content in India, and has been met with humor and sarcasm from some Pakistani celebrities, who have used VPNs to bypass the block.
The blockage of Babar Azam's Instagram account, as well as those of other Pakistani celebrities and entertainment channels, is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the ban will affect the Pakistani entertainment industry and its fans in India.