It started with a tap on the screen. Atif Aslam’s fans, scattered across India, opened Instagram expecting the usual—a tour photo, a family moment, a cryptic lyric that might hint at a new song. Instead, they saw something colder: “Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.” The feed had gone quiet—not by choice, but by decree. Atif Aslam is no ordinary singer. His voice is stitched into the emotional fabric of millions—soundtracking bus rides, heartbreaks, wedding entrances, and long walks home. From “Tera Hone Laga Hoon” to “Jeene Laga Hoon” , he bridged Bollywood and Pakistani pop with ease. And just like that, his Instagram, a digital stage to over 7 million followers, vanished from one of his largest audiences. The move followed the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, an incident that reignited political fires between India and Pakistan. As retaliation took multiple forms—diplomatic, military, and digital—...