Pahalgam Terror Attack: India Takes Action Against Pakistani YouTube Channels Sixteen YouTube channels from Pakistan, which collectively have 63 million subscribers, have been banned in India for sharing inflammatory and sensitive content following the Pahalgam terror attack, as reported by government officials. The Union Home Ministry recommended the ban, which was subsequently implemented.
Among the banned channels are those belonging to news organizations such as Dawn, Samaa TV, ARY News, Bol News, Raftar, Geo News, and Suno News. Additionally, channels run by journalists like Irshad Bhatti, Asma Shirazi, Umar Cheema, and Muneeb Farooq have also been prohibited. Other affected channels include The Pakistan Reference, Samaa Sports, Uzair Cricket, and Razi Naama.
| Sl. No. | Name of the YouTube Channel | YouTube Handle | No. of Subscribers |
| 1 | ARY NEWS | @ArynewsTvOfficial | 14.6M |
| 2 | BOL NEWS | @BOLNewsofficial | 7.85M |
| 3 | Dawn News | @dawnnewspakistan | 1.96M |
| 4 | Irshad Bhatti | @IrshadBhatti01 | 827K |
| 5 | Raftar | @raftartv | 804K |
| 6 | SAMAA TV | @Samaatv | 12.7M |
| 7 | The Pakistan Reference | @ThePakistanReference | 288K |
| 8 | Geo News | @geonews | 18.1M |
| 9 | Samaa Sports | @SamaaSports | 73.5K |
| 10 | GNN | @gnnhdofficial | 3.54M |
| 11 | Uzair Cricket | @UzairCricket786 | 288K |
| 12 | Umar Cheema Exclusive | @UmarCheemaExclusive | 125K |
| 13 | Asma Shirazi | @AsmaShiraziofficial | 133K |
| 14 | Muneeb Farooq | @muneebfarooqofficial | 165K |
| 15 | SUNO News HD | @SUNONewsHD | 1.36M |
| 16 | Razi Naama | @razinaama | 270K |
Government sources indicate that these YouTube channels have been spreading provocative and sensitive content, along with false narratives and misinformation targeting India, its military, and security forces, especially in light of the recent Pahalgam incident, where terrorists killed 25 tourists and a local Kashmiri.
When someone tries to reach these channels, they will see a message: “This content is unavailable in this country due to a government order linked to national security.” For more information on government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report (transparencyreport.google.com).”
India has taken strong measures against Pakistan, which is believed to have played a significant role in the Pahalgam attack. New Delhi has halted the Indus Water Treaty and suspended visa services for Pakistani citizens. Islamabad has asserted its right to suspend all agreements with India, including the Simla Agreement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed that those behind the April 22 terror attack will encounter consequences beyond imagination. He stated that India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their supporters, emphasizing that the nation’s resolve will remain unshaken.
Across the length of the country, from Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is a shared sense of sorrow and outrage. Prime Minister remarked. “Now is the time to dismantle what remains of the terror stronghold. The determination of 1.4 billion people will crush the architects of terror,” he added.
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