Which YouTube Channels Were Blocked by India Full List Revealed!

In a strong move to protect its national security and combat misinformation, India has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels. 📺🇮🇳 This action comes shortly after the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, where several channels spread misleading narratives and anti-India content. Here’s a complete list of the blocked channels and why they were targeted. 👇

🇵🇰 Pakistani YouTube Channels Blocked by India:

1. Dawn News 📰

2. Irshad Bhatti 🎙️

3. SAMAA TV 📺

4. ARY NEWS 📰

5. BOL NEWS 🗣️

6. Raftar 🚗

7. The Pakistan Reference 🇵🇰

8. Geo News 🌍

9. Samaa Sports ⚽

10. GNN 🎥

11. Uzair Cricket 🏏

12. Umar Cheema Exclusive 📢

13. Asma Shirazi 💬

14. Muneeb Farooq 🎬

15. SUNO News 📣

16. Razi Naama 📜

Why Were These Channels Blocked? 🤔

The Indian government’s action comes in response to the spreading of false reports and provocative content that could potentially disrupt public order, particularly after the Pahalgam terror attack. These channels were accused of promoting anti-India narratives and stirring communal tensions. 🚨

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting took swift action by using its emergency powers under India’s IT laws, which allowed the blocking of these channels to prevent further harm to national security. 🔒💻

Shoaib Akhtar's Channel Also Blocked 🚫

Not just the news channels, but even Shoaib Akhtar’s official YouTube channel has been blocked in India. ⚠️ His fans have reported that they can no longer access his content within India, with a message saying:

"This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order." 📢
For more details, visit the Google Transparency Report.

While Shoaib Akhtar’s channel wasn’t part of the originally publicized list, the official notification confirms that his channel is among those affected by this move, as part of the broader restrictions imposed on Pakistani content. 🚫

The Bigger Picture: Why Is This Important? 🌍

This digital crackdown is part of India’s larger efforts to safeguard its digital ecosystem from foreign influence, particularly content that undermines national security or spreads misinformation. 🇮🇳⚔️ The government is taking a stand against those who aim to spread divisive narratives or false stories, especially after sensitive incidents like the Pahalgam attack.

In Conclusion 👇

While some might view this as censorship, it’s clear that India is acting to protect its people from harmful content and ensure accurate information is shared across digital platforms. 🛡️💻

This move also highlights the increasing importance of digital sovereignty, as countries take steps to control online content that may affect public order or security. 🌐🕊️

What do you think about these actions? Should countries have the right to block content from foreign sources? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 💬👇

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