Tension between India and Pakistan is at an all-time high. In the midst of this, the YouTube channel of Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, has been blocked in India. The blocked channel now displays a message: 'This content is unavailable in this country due to a government order concerning national security or public order. For more information, see Google's Transparency Report.'
Moreover, the X account of Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ataullah Tarar, has also been blocked in India, leaving his profile picture and cover image missing. In a late-night press conference on Wednesday, Tarar alleged Pakistan has 'concrete intelligence' that India might launch a military attack within the next 24 to 36 hours, referencing the April 22 Pahalgam attack as a pretext. He warned that if India takes aggressive steps, Pakistan will respond decisively, holding India accountable for any escalations in the region.
Source: aajtak
India's Digital Strike on Pakistan
Previously, India blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading inflammatory, inaccurate, and communally sensitive content. The Ministry of External Affairs also hinted at close monitoring of BBC reports referring to Pahalgam assailants as 'militants.'
Which YouTube Channels Have Been Blocked?
Dawn News, Irshad Bhatti, SAMAA TV, ARY NEWS, BOL NEWS, Raftar, The Pakistan Reference, Geo News, Samaa Sports, GNN, Uzair Cricket, Umar Cheema Exclusive, Asma Shirazi, Muneeb Farooq, SUNO News, and Razi Naama.
Instagram Accounts of Celebs Like Hania Aamir Banned
The Indian government has not only blocked accounts of Pakistani ministers but also those of several celebrities. Blocked Instagram accounts include Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Sanam Saeed, and Sajal Ali.
Terrorists Target Tourists at Pahalgam
On April 22, in the scenic Baisaran valley in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, terrorists indiscriminately fired at unsuspecting tourists. Tragically, 26 people, including a Nepali citizen, lost their lives. The remote valley is accessible only on horseback or by foot, frequented by many tourists at the time.
Witnesses and officials reported that terrorists targeted individuals after asking about their faith. Before firing, they demanded the tourists recite religious prayers, shooting those who couldn't comply. Following this heinous attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to track down all terrorists involved, promising justice.
