SBP just banned subscriptions of Indian content in Pakistan and Twitter isn't happy

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SBP just banned subscriptions of Indian content in Pakistan and Twitter isn't happy​

With more and more actors, writers, directors and technicians across Pakistan turning to digital/OTT given the lack of local streaming options, the ban on online subscriptions for streaming content from India (such as that from ZEE5) has upset audiences.

In a notification issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, all banks were instructed to stop different modes of payments, including credit cards for subscribing to Indian content, specifically mentioning the ZEE5 video-on-demand service.

Recently, five Pakistani shows had been produced on the aforementioned platform, with Mehreen Jabbar's Ek Jhooti Love Story starring Bilal Abbas and Madiha Imam being the latest addition.

Calling it a 'suppression of artistic freedom', many on social media expressed their distaste over the move, frustrated with the limitations concerning viewership of original content.

SBP just banned subscriptions of Indian content in Pakistan and Twitter isn't happy

"If you want to ban Indian content then go ahead but other VOD platforms must sponsor Pak shows like Churails etc," one user wrote

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how is banning effective? First of all have no clue who these guys are who pay for zee5 when you have netflix and primevideo and while i am the guy pays for nothing and downloads the movies and shows, i would say that banning never helps and those that watch Indian content can watch it through thousand other means. Banning will never be effective and we should focus on improving our own content and creating our own competitive streaming options rather than try this. Anyhow it doesnt impact me but it will impact some of Pakistani content that was being aired on Zee5. Churails was one of them i believe. Anyhow doesnt hit me one bit since i dont watch Indian content and rarely watch Pakistani content.

 

[VCheng]

, i would say that banning never helps and those that watch Indian content can watch it through thousand other means. Banning will never be effective and we should focus on improving our own content and creating our own competitive streaming options rather than try this.

Agree with the above, well said!

 

[Kaptaan]

Banning will never be effective

It is if the ban comes with "teeth" it is effective but if it is just a knee jerk reaction for show purposes it means nothing. As this is.