India’s government has ordered all streamers and OTT companies operating in the country to pull Pakistani content, citing national security concerns.
The ban includes a halt on web series, films, songs, podcasts, and other digital media content from Pakistan.
The order was published today by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. In an X caption along with the order, the Ministry said: “In light of the Pahalgam terror attack, national security takes precedence. OTT platforms are hereby mandated to remove all content originating from Pakistan.”
You can read the full decree below.
In response, Pakistan’s Telecommunication Authority has blocked a collection of YouTube channels and websites linked to India. The Authority said the move was made “in the light of the prevailing regional situation to safeguard national security and protect Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.”
Overnight, Pakistan and India accused each other of deploying deadly drone and missile attacks. The accusations follow India’s missile strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday, which killed 31 people.
India has said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month, in which 25 Hindu tourists and their guide were killed. India had accused Pakistan of direct involvement in the attacks. Pakistan has denied any involvement.
