Pakistani actress Hania Aamir’s Instagram story visible in India despite ban: glitch or restrictions being lifted?

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, who enjoys a massive fan following in India for her roles in popular dramas such as Sometimes I Sometimes You and My Humsafaris once again at the centre of online discussion. This comes months after India geo-blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistani celebrities following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.

At the time, Instagram accounts of actors including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, and others were restricted for Indian users. In addition, major Pakistani YouTube channels such as ARY Digital, Hum TV, and Geo TV were also banned in India.

Why are users in India suddenly seeing Hania Aamir’s Instagram story?

On Sunday, several Indian users took to X (formerly Twitter) claiming they were unexpectedly able to view Hania Aamir’s Instagram story despite the ban. Some users said they had followed her account before it was restricted and were surprised to see her content appear again.

Posts on X included reactions such as, “I just saw Hania Aamir’s story, wasn’t her account banned in India?” and “If her account is blocked, how can her story be visible?” Another user wrote in Hindi, “Here I saw Hania Aamir’s story.”

Wtf was that when hania amir’s account is blocked in India, then how can i see her story ??????? pic.twitter.com/BuJld4dWv4

— Bhavuk Anand (@highonproteinn) December 21, 2025

These posts quickly gained traction, sparking speculation over whether the ban had been quietly lifted or if Instagram was facing a technical issue.

Glitch or policy change?

As of now, there has been no official confirmation from Instagram or Indian authorities regarding any rollback or relaxation of the restrictions on Pakistani celebrity accounts. Media reports also suggest that the broader geo-blocking measures remain in place.

One possible explanation could be a temporary technical glitch on Instagram, where previously followed accounts or cached content briefly become visible. Another possibility is partial visibility due to backend updates or story-sharing mechanics, though this remains unverified.

No official clarity yet

Neither Hania Aamir nor Meta (Instagram’s parent company) has issued a statement addressing the issue. Until there is an official update, it remains unclear whether this is an isolated glitch or an early sign of changing restrictions.

For now, the sudden visibility of Hania Aamir’s Instagram story has left fans confused and curious, with social media continuing to debate whether the ban still stands or if something has quietly changed behind the scenes.