Instagram has taken the drastic step of blocking the profiles of several popular Pakistani actors in India. Notable names such as Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, and Ali Zafar are no longer accessible to Indian users. This development comes in the aftermath of a deadly attack in Kashmir, which Indian authorities have linked to Pakistan.
Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan Among Those Affected
The accounts of these popular Pakistani actors now display a “User Not Found” error when accessed from India. Social media users began noticing the blocks on Wednesday evening. Many speculate that this is part of broader Indian digital retaliation following the recent conflict in Kashmir, where several Indian tourists lost their lives.
Why Were These Instagram Accounts Blocked?
While Instagram (owned by Meta) has not issued an official statement, the bans appear to be region-specific, affecting only users in India. The blocks follow increased political and military tensions, with India taking multiple diplomatic measures against Pakistan, including the revocation of SAARC travel privileges.
Instagram blocks popular Pakistani actors
This move has reignited discussions on how cross-border tensions can affect cultural exchange. With Instagram blocking popular Pakistani actors in India, the entertainment communities in both countries face the loss of valuable audience engagement.
