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India blocks Pakistani celebrity social media accounts again after ‘technical glitch’

India blocks Pakistani celebrity social media accounts again after ‘technical glitch’

Stars like Dananeer Mobeen and Saba Qamar are once again inaccessible to Indian users as govt sources claim their accounts were unblocked accidentally.
03 Jul, 2025

Just a day after the Instagram and YouTube accounts of several Pakistani celebrities became visible once again in India, the Indian government has reinstated the digital restrictions, citing a “technical glitch” for their brief reappearance.

By Thursday morning, the Instagram and X profiles of stars such as Mawra Hocane, Ahad Raza Mir, and Saba Qamar were once again inaccessible to Indian users, reported India Today. Those attempting to view their pages were met with the message: “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.”

Indian government sources told the outlet that yesterday’s account access was unintentional. “If you can see some accounts on X, YouTube and Meta, they will be inaccessible in a few hours. Some technical glitch led to the unblocking. Rectified now,” the source said.

The incident sparked confusion online, especially after users noticed on July 2 that not just celebrity profiles but YouTube channels like HUM TV, ARY Digital and Har Pal Geo were accessible once again. For many, it seemed like a quiet rollback of the months-long social media ban against Pakistani content.

While no official statement has been issued by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the reversal follows months of digital restrictions that were implemented after the Pahalgam attack in May, which India blamed on Pakistan and Pakistan has repeatedly denied.

What followed was a sharp military escalation, including overnight Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory. Local celebrities, including Hania Aamir and Hocane, issued statements condemning the attacks.

As part of the fallout, several Pakistani social media accounts and entertainment platforms were blocked in India, which made the recent quiet reversal all the more surprising.

The abrupt reappearance — and just as quick disappearance — of these profiles has reignited conversations around censorship, with many users initially criticising the government’s move to allow access to the accounts.

Comments

Love Indo-Pak Jul 03, 2025 01:21pm
Bollywood and Hollywood are World’s biggest film industry, if you have any films related talent, please join them in India or USA.
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rama Jul 03, 2025 01:45pm
We don't expect these paid personals to be morale upright and it is worth blocking them
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Laila Jul 03, 2025 01:47pm
This is becoming a farce. It's like the Indian authorities are run by whimsical teens.
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Chengez k Jul 03, 2025 02:13pm
For a country of 1.4 Billion......trying to be a Global Power...........Shutting down water, Actors social media accounts.....reflects a sick & small mentality of Modi & Co.
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Gaurav Bhardwaj Jul 03, 2025 03:12pm
The social medic accounts of pak celebs, cricketers, influencers, pak movies, tv channels & dramas on youtube should also be banned even if the relations become peacuful & cordial. These pak celebs are double faced, hypocrates & should face isolation. We have aenough talent & entertainment platforms in india. Dont need imported nonsence.
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JAMIL SOOMRO Jul 03, 2025 03:39pm
Hindustan (India ) what a country, incompetent Pilots and incompetent Government. What a wonderful combination for the world to see.?
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sameerzz Jul 03, 2025 03:58pm
If nothing else is working then its better to be indifferent. We should not care whats happening on the other side of the order. Cut off all ties with neighbour.
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insaafian Jul 03, 2025 05:17pm
fragile indian egos like their fragile state!
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 03, 2025 05:22pm
As expected.
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randy Jul 03, 2025 05:49pm
India should keep block forever as it does not need anything Pakistani.
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Gurpreet Singh Jul 04, 2025 02:46am
Hate & love can’t go together at the same time.
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Reality Jul 04, 2025 03:21am
It's just testing waters fr future course of action lol
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Laila Jul 04, 2025 01:51pm
@Gaurav Bhardwaj Fair enough but it seems like our celebrities are meeting some demand of your people, otherwise they wouldn't be following them or their work? Our dramas are apparently a big hit with Indians. Maybe Star Plus OTT dramas just doesnt appeal with the 1000+ episodes? But good luck blocking. And then unblocking. Then blocking. Then unblocking....
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Gurpreet Singh Jul 04, 2025 05:04pm
@LAILA — Its a gross exaggeration that Pakistani dramas are a big hit in India. I’ve never come across any Indian who has ever watched a Pakistani drama. I’d say less than 0.01% Indians have ever watched any Pakistani content in their life. Music by a few Pakistani artists though has been somewhat popular with the younger crowd in recent times but only in north India.
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