Goa, May 1 -- Following the deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which India has attributed to Pakistan-based militants, particularly the Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot The Resistance Front, many restrictions have been imposed on Pakistan. Now, Instagram has blocked the accounts of several prominent Pakistani artists. This move came on Wednesday evening, and among those affected were Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and Ali Zafar. It closely followed the Indian government's decision to ban 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, citing concerns over provocative and communally sensitive content.

The Instagram block not only impacted Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and Ali Zafar but also other Pakistani actors such as Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas, Iqra ...