Following the Pahalgam incident, India took action against Pakistan by banning several of the most well-known Pakistani drama channels on YouTube, including ARY, Har Pal Geo, and Hum TV. Following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government made the decision based on suggestions made by the ministry of home affairs.

The statement “This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order” appears while trying to access the channels.

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Because of their poignant stories, likable characters, and short episode lengths, Pakistani dramas, which have been gaining a sizable fan base in the nation, are a major source of entertainment for Indian families. Zindagi Gulzar Hai, which starred Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, ignited the YouTube frenzy for Pakistani dramas in 2016. Hits like Tere Bin, Mere Humsafar, and Humsafar fueled the trend.

Indian consumers continued to watch these plays on YouTube in spite of political unrest. Online fan pages and conversations are thriving due to the rise in popularity of actors like Yumna Zaidi, Wahaj Ali, and Mahira Khan across the border.

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The home page shows a government-issued prohibition notification, however customers of select networks, such as Jio, can watch the videos even though Pakistani drama YouTube channels are prohibited throughout the nation.