India, May 1 -- Pakistani FM radio stations have stopped airing Indian songs as tensions between the two countries over the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed, continue.

"The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has stopped airing Indian songs on Pakistani FM radio stations across the country with immediate effect," PBA Secretary General Shakeel Masood said, according to PTI.

The move was lauded by Pakistan's information minister Atta Tarar, who termed the PBA's decision as "patriotic".

"The patriotic gesture of the PBA is highly appreciated and reflects the collective sentiment of the entire nation."

He said banning Indian songs on FM stations of Pakistan shows that "we all stand united in promoting national un...