In a firm move against misinformation, the Indian government has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube news channels, including popular names like Dawn News, ARY News, and GEO News. This digital strike aims to curb anti-India propaganda and fake narratives being spread through online platforms.
🛑 Why Were These Channels Blocked?
On April 27, 2025, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a directive to block several Pakistani channels that were allegedly involved in spreading false information targeting Indian interests.
Total Subscribers Blocked: Over 63 million (63.08M)
📺 List of 16 Blocked YouTube Channels
| Sl. No. | Channel Name | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawn News | 1.96M |
| 2 | Irshad Bhatti | 827K |
| 3 | SAMAA TV | 12.7M |
| 4 | ARY NEWS | 14.6M |
| 5 | BOL NEWS | 7.85M |
| 6 | Raftaar | 804K |
| 7 | The Pakistan Reference | 288K |
| 8 | Geo News | 18.1M |
| 9 | Samaa Sports | 73.5K |
| 10 | GNN | 3.54M |
| 11 | Uzair Cricket | 288K |
| 12 | Umar Cheema Exclusive | 125K |
| 13 | Asma Shirazi | 133K |
| 14 | Muneeb Farooq | 166K |
| 15 | SUNO HD | 1.36M |
| 16 | Razi Naama | 270K |
👉 Total Subscribers Blocked: 63.08 million
👤 Individual YouTubers Also Banned
Apart from news channels, the government also blocked certain individual YouTubers for allegedly spreading misinformation:
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Muneeb Farooq
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Razi Naama
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Asma Shirazi
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Umar Cheema Exclusive
These creators were reportedly involved in misleading reporting and biased narratives targeting India.
🔚 Conclusion
This digital strike reinforces India’s commitment to digital sovereignty and national security. It sends a strong message: there will be zero tolerance for digital misinformation that threatens national interests.
