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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British MP Manuela Perteghella has urged the UK Home Office to investigate Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat and Indian singer Yo Yo Honey Singh for their roles in the music video Jatt Mehkma, which she claims glorifies violence. The Home Office is reportedly considering banning both from entering the UK.

The controversial video, filmed in the UK and released in November, ends with Hayat’s character and four minors firing replica weapons at a group of men. The video, produced by a UK-based company, was shot at Eastnor Castle and Birmingham city centre, and has amassed nearly 40 million views on YouTube.

Sources familiar with the matter said officials are concerned about the use of imitation firearms and the exposure of minors to violent imagery. The BBC Asian Network has since removed the track from its playlists.

Mehwish Hayat, known internationally for Ms. Marvel, rejected the reports as speculative and misleading. Honey Singh has not commented, and the Home Office has yet to issue a formal statement.

The UK Home Office and West Midlands Police have declined to comment, and no legal steps have been announced yet. Following the controversy, the BBC Asian Network has reportedly dropped Jatt Mehkma from future playlists.

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The Swat River, once a symbol of peace and natural beauty, turned into a scene of unimaginable horror this past Friday as at least 11 tourists drowned in a sudden and violent flash flood. The heartbreaking Swat river incident, which unfolded near Mingora at around 8am, was captured in videos that flooded social media — showing helpless tourists stranded on a shrinking riverbank, calling for help that never came.

As news spread, so did a wave of shock, sorrow, and outrage, echoing not just from the public but from some of Pakistan’s most prominent celebrities, actors, and athletes; their grief was accompanied by sharp criticism of the failure in emergency response, with many calling the tragedy a result of institutional negligence.

A Nation Grieves Swat River Incident, While Questions Mount

What could have been a joyful escape into Swat’s famed mountains became a scene of despair, as 17 individuals, including women and children, were swept away by the river’s sudden surge. As stunned bystanders filmed from the banks, rescue teams were nowhere to be seen for hours. This delay — and the lack of safety protocols — has drawn strong condemnation from public figures.

Singer and activist Hadiqa Kiani took to Instagram, visibly shaken. Her words struck a chord: “We need leadership. We need systems. This so-called system failed you.” She condemned the lack of warnings, preparedness, and rescue infrastructure, calling the loss of life “unforgivable.”

Actor Hira Mani offered a poetic but piercing lament: “A river that once sang songs of peace now roars with sorrow.” She reminded followers that this wasn’t just nature’s wrath — it was “a human tragedy ignored.” Her call to action was clear: speak, share, donate, help — “Not tomorrow. Not later. Now.”

Sports Icons Add Their Voices

The tragedy struck a nerve in the world of sports as well. Shahid Afridi, Pakistan’s former cricket captain, expressed his anguish on X (formerly Twitter), accusing authorities of failing the people: “The innocent people who drowned remained helpless… those responsible had other priorities.”

Naseem Shah, one of the country’s rising cricket stars, shared a heartfelt prayer for the victims: “My heart aches for every life lost… May Allah grant them strength and mercy.” He urged followers to remember the victims in their prayers, reposting his message to keep the conversation alive.

Swat River Incident: The Entertainment Industry Echoes the Outcry

Celebrities across film and television echoed a collective cry of heartbreak. Mawra Hocane simply wrote: “Oh God have mercy,” while Yasir Hussain called it what many were thinking: “Sad, sad, sad.”

Zara Noor Abbas and Aiman Khan issued reminders of caution, urging followers to avoid rivers during monsoon season and to be more aware of weather conditions. Yashma Gill went further, describing the tragedy as “heartbreaking” and calling for awareness and accountability.

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