India and Pakistan’s diplomatic relationship has been strained ever since the Pahalgam attack and its aftermath, Operation Sindoor. During the conflict, several Pakistani artists’ social media handles and Pakistani YouTube channels were geoblocked in India. Accounts of popular artists like Hania Aamir, Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam and more were not visible in India. However, several internet users have claimed that the ban on Pakistani artists’ accounts is silently being lifted off as some accounts have started to show up on Instagram again.
Pakistani artists’ ban lifted
Accounts of actors like Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar are now visible on Instagram in India. Social media users also claimed that YouTube channels of Hum TV, ARY Digital and Har Pal Geo are accessible too. However, Hania, Fawad, and Mahira’s accounts still remained blocked.
🚨The ban on all Pakistani channels has been lifted
➤ Channels like HUM TV, ARY Digital, Har Pal Geo now accessible again in India
➤ Instagram ban lifted for celebs like Mawra Hocane, Yumna Zaidi, Ahad Raza Mir
➤ Top stars like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir still… pic.twitter.com/A3NpYuOfFb— The Matrix (@thematrixloop) July 2, 2025
The ban on Pakistani channels was lifted like nothing ever happened.
Instagram ban lifted for celebs like Mawra Hocane, Yumna Zaidi, Ahad Raza Mir.Guess entertainment matters more than sacrifice now.
Was the ban just for attention?
Just to trend on social media for a day? pic.twitter.com/9bQubaF5QU— Subhashree. (@DramaIsMyAura) July 2, 2025
This comes on the heels of the ‘Sardarji 3’ controversy. The movie starring Diljit Dosanjh skipped Indian release as it starred Hania Aamir. The Punjabi singer is receiving intense backlash and calls for a ban in the country, and has been accused of supporting Pakistan.
