ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 16 Indian YouTube channels, 31 video links, and 32 websites for spreading “false information and anti-Pakistan propaganda,” according to a press release issued on Thursday.
The action was taken amid heightened regional tensions to protect national security and preserve the integrity of Pakistan’s digital environment, the PTA stated.
The blocked platforms were accused of pushing misleading narratives designed to manipulate public perception and destabilize national cohesion.
“This step is part of PTA’s broader strategy to counter disinformation and promote responsible digital usage,” the statement read.
PTA further emphasised its commitment to actively monitor online spaces and take decisive action against any content that poses a threat to Pakistan’s national interests.
The crackdown follows India’s unprovoked missile, air, and drone strikes on May 6–7, which targeted five locations across Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir — including Sialkot, Shakargarh, Muridke, Bahawalpur, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad.
The attacks resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, and damaged critical infrastructure, including mosques and a hydropower facility.
