The Indian government has blocked the Instagram accounts of top Pakistani cricketers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The Instagram accounts of several Pakistani players, including Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, and Imam-ul-Haq, have also been blocked in India. This move comes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people on April 22.
The block appears to be part of a larger push by Indian authorities to limit access to platforms or individuals seen as fomenting anti-India views or linked to a country seen increasingly through a hostile prism. The Indian government has been tightening its grip on digital content, particularly targeting Pakistani nationals, following the terror attack.
This digital crackdown highlights the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, with the Indian government taking strict measures to restrict content perceived as anti-India. The block has sparked discussions about the role of social media in geopolitical conflicts and the impact on cross-border cultural exchange.
Pak Cricket Influencer Farid Khan's X Account Gets Blocked In India; Had Claimed His '74% Audience Are Indians'
Pakistani cricket influencer Farid Khan's X account was recently blocked in India, sparking discussions about social media and geopolitics. Khan's account had gained significant traction in India due to his engaging and provocative posts about cricket.
According to Khan, a staggering 74% of his audience was from India. His content, which focused on cricket analysis and opinions, resonated with Indian fans. Khan's ability to create engaging content had earned him a substantial following in India.
Image: Farid Khan/X
Khan's popularity in India was likely due to his strategic approach to creating content. By focusing on cricket, a sport that is extremely popular in India, he was able to tap into the Indian audience's interests. His provocative posts, which were never abusive, generated significant engagement and discussion among fans.
Shoaib Akhtar To Wasay Habib: List Of Sports Channels From Pakistan Blocked On YouTube By India
A host of Sports YouTube channels have been banned from India, effective immediately, over the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that took place on April 22, Tuesday. With Pakistan's militant groups allegedly involved in killing at least 28 Indian tourists, the Indian government has taken action, banning Pakistani YouTube channels from operating in their country.
At least 28 tourists lost their lives and a handful of them have been reported injured as Pakistan militant groups allegedly shot them during the terror attack in Pahalgam. A father-son duo, belonging to Gujarat, are also included in the deceased list as the Indian government has taken several measures against Pakistan, causing a major geopolitical shift.
Meanwhile, the likes of Sports YouTube channels banned from India include that of former Pakistan cricketers in Tanveer Ahmed, Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, Rashid Latif, Basit Ali, popular content creators or accounts of Farid Khan, Wasay Habib, Rizwan Haider, Aap Ka Mohsin Ali, Muneeb Farooq and Uzair Cricket. The list also includes BBN Sports and Samaa Sports.
