Overview

• The Indian government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including major outlets like Dawn News, Geo News, and Samaa TV, citing national security concerns.
• The channels were accused of spreading provocative, communally sensitive, and false narratives targeting India, its Army, and security agencies.
• This action follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 deaths.
• The ban came into effect on April 27, as part of broader measures that include suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing the Attari checkpost.
• India has also formally protested to the BBC over its use of the term 'militants' to describe the Pahalgam attackers, emphasizing the need for accurate terminology.