In a move that has definitely caught attention, India has blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including major outlets like Dawn and Geo News, following the 2025 Pahalgam attack. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cited “provocative and anti-India content” as the reason behind the ban. It’s a pretty clear signal that India’s trying to tighten control over what it sees as harmful content that could affect national security and public order. Reactions to the 2025 Pahalgam attack
BBC Faces Criticism Over Pahalgam Reportage
The BBC’s coverage of the Pahalgam attack hasn’t gone down well with the Indian government. Officials have voiced their displeasure over what they feel is a lack of focus on the terrorist aspect of the incident. There’s been some criticism that the BBC’s portrayal didn’t emphasize the seriousness of the attack enough. In response, the Indian government has sent a formal letter to the BBC, urging them to get their facts straight and offer a more accurate depiction of what went down. Reactions to the 2025 Pahalgam attack
Diplomatic Fallout and Suspension of Agreements
This attack has clearly pushed India-Pakistan relations to the brink. In retaliation for India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has hit back by suspending the 1972 Simla Agreement, which was a major deal designed to keep things civil between the two countries. As a result, we’re seeing airspace closures, suspended trade, and diplomats being sent packing, all of which are escalating the situation pretty quickly. 2025 India–Pakistan diplomatic crisis
Public and Political Reactions
The attack has sparked outrage all over India. President Droupadi Murmu condemned it as a “dastardly and inhuman act,” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to bring the culprits to justice. But it’s not just the ruling party that’s reacting — opposition leaders have also backed the need for strong action, though some are questioning how the government is handling things. Reactions to the 2025 Pahalgam attack
International Perspectives
As expected, reactions on the international stage have been all over the place. Some countries are raising concerns about the escalating tensions, while others are urging both sides to cool down and start talking again. China, for one, is throwing its weight behind Pakistan, calling for a fair investigation into the attack and urging both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint. Reactions to the 2025 Pahalgam attack
