Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including prominent news outlets, for allegedly spreading misinformation and inciting communal discord. Shoaib Akhtar's cricket-focused YouTube channel was also blocked amidst concerns over content regulation during sensitive times. The ban reflects efforts to curb divisive narratives, though Akhtar's content was primarily apolitical.
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