Hania Aamir’s Instagram Account Banned in India Amid Rising Tensions

Apr 30, 2025 Komal Das Plus

Pakistani stars like Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and Ali Zafar found their Instagram accounts blocked in India

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The ban follows a deadly attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people. India blames Pakistan for the attack

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The attack targeted tourists, with survivors recounting horrific accounts of religious profiling by the attackers

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India also banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative content, increasing tensions further

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Hania Aamir reacted to the ban, expressing sadness and urging action against terrorists and the Pakistani Army, not innocent citizens

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India announced additional measures, such as suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrading diplomatic ties

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Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian flights and halting all trade with India

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The Instagram ban highlights how political tensions are impacting cultural and social connections between the nations

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