Censorship – The Arts

In April 2025, the Indian government banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including some of the most popular drama and news channels, amid the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistani drama channels have an enormous fan base across India and Pakistan. Classic shows like Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Humsafar, and Tere Bin hugely contributed to the craze of Pakistani dramas. However, the recent ban of 16 Pakistani drama channels on YouTube is considered a major turning point in the cross-border digital entertainment dynamic. Let’s take a look at the list of 16 banned Pakistani channels on YouTube.