These channels were blocked for allegedly disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content as well as false and misleading narratives against India, its Army and security agencies after the tragic incident. The decision was taken following recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs and constitutes a part of the Indian government's series of non-military actions against Pakistan.

A senior government official said, “On the recommendations of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India has banned the 16 Pakistani YouTube channels including Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, Geo News for disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives and misinformation against India, its Army and security agencies in the backdrop of the tragic Pahalgam terror incident in Jammu and Kashmir.”

Besides the aforementioned three, former Pakistan bowler Tanveer Ahmed's YouTube channel was banned in India. As of now, none of these personalities has made a public statement on the ban, although it remains unclear whether it will be restored in the near future.

Overall, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting blocked 16 big YouTube channels of Pakistan, which have a combined subscriber base of 63.08 million. These include both news agencies and individuals. The channels are: Dawn News, Irshad Bhatti, Samaa TV, ARY News, BOL news, Raftar, The Pakistan Reference, Geo News, Samaa Sports, GNN, Uzair Cricket, Umar Cheema Exclusive, Asma Shirazi, Muneeb Farooq, Suno News HD, and Razi Naama.