India, May 2 -- Pakistani FM stations have stopped broadcasting Indian songs amid a strained relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbouring countries following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that left 26 people dead.

Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was quoted as saying in a statement by Pakistan Observer: "This principled decision by PBA upholds the dignity and sovereignty of Pakistan."

"It shows unity in promoting core national values during these challenging times," the Ministry said.

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