Something quietly shifted on July 2, 2025. Without any official announcement, Indian users began regaining access to previously restricted Pakistani Instagram and YouTube profiles, including those of Yumna Zaidi, Dananeer Mobeen, Ahad Raza Mir, Mawra Hocane, Azaan Sami Khan, Ameer Gilani, and Danish Taimoor.
Major entertainment channels like HUM TV, ARY Digital, and Har Pal Geo also became viewable again, marking a digital rollback just months after they were restricted due to cross-border tensions earlier this year.
The development came to light when Indian X user Sonam Mahajan listed several accounts that had quietly been restored. Her post triggered swift reactions online – some welcoming the change, others questioning the timing and intent. Shortly after, Filmfare confirmed the access was real and widespread.
For the diaspora, especially South Asians living between cultures, the restored access feels meaningful. At Desi Adda, where our storytelling extends beyond borders and headlines, we view these shifts not just as technical updates but as reflections of culture, connection, and audience desire.
While not all Pakistani artists have been restored, accounts belonging to Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Fawad Khan, and Atif Aslam remain inaccessible to Indian audiences. While the digital borders haven’t fully faded, the quiet rollback shows the resilience of shared art and fandom.
