India Eases Ban on Some Pakistani YouTubers, Artists

India has lifted its ban on several Pakistani YouTube channels and social media accounts, allowing Indian audiences to access Pakistani content once again.

Following the Pahalgam incident in illegally Indian-occupied Kashmir, Indian authorities had restricted popular Pakistani platforms and blocked films featuring stars like Fawad Khan and Hania Aamir. Although Hania’s film saw global success, it remained banned in India.

Now that India has quietly removed the ban, many Indian fans have shared their excitement online. One user wrote, “Diljit Dosanjh took the first step, and now everyone’s following.” Another added, “Glad the ban is gone—Pakistani industry should keep raising the bar.”

While viewership of Pakistani dramas had dipped, shows like Mun Mast Malang, Sher, Dayan, and Parwarish still managed to pull in Indian fans. Danish Taimoor’s supporters were especially excited, with one fan commenting, “Now Sher will roar even louder.”

Indian users were surprised to see posts from Pakistani celebrities reappearing in their feeds, suggesting that India unblocked some social media accounts without issuing an official statement.

Stars like Danish Taimoor, Ahad Raza Mir, Mawra Hocane, and Yumna Zaidi have had their accounts restored. However, others—such as Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Wahaj Ali, Iqra Aziz, Farhan Saeed, and Hania Aamir—remain inaccessible to Indian viewers.

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