1 year ago
India Blocks Pakistani Celebs' Accounts Amid Rising Tensions
Following a deadly attack, India and Pakistan are in conflict.
India blocked the Instagram accounts of many Pakistani celebrities, like actors and singers.
This is because of rising tensions after a terror attack in which 26 people died.
India had already banned some Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading false information.
In response, Pakistan shut down its airspace to Indian planes and stopped trading with India.
India blocked Instagram accounts of multiple Pakistani celebrities amid rising tensions.
The move followed a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people.
Blocked accounts include Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and Ali Zafar; some accounts remain accessible.
India previously banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading misinformation.
Pakistan retaliated by shutting its airspace to Indian airliners and suspending trade.
- Who
- India and Pakistan are involved, with specific actions taken against Pakistani celebrities and media.
- What
- India blocked Instagram accounts of Pakistani celebrities and banned YouTube channels, while Pakistan retaliated by shutting its airspace to Indian airliners and suspending trade.
- Where
- India and Pakistan; actions include bans within India and Pakistani airspace closures.
- When
- Following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
- Why
- In response to a terror attack in Pahalgam and the spread of misinformation, leading to rising tensions and retaliatory actions.
Key facts
- Country Taking Action
- India
- Country Affected
- Pakistan
- Platform Affected
- Other Platform Banned
- YouTube
- Fatalities from Terror Attack
- 26
- Location of Terror Attack
- Pahalgam
Sources
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