Pakistan has officially stopped the live streaming and broadcasting of IPL 2025 matches within the country. This decision comes as a response to India’s earlier ban on showing PSL matches.
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued orders to all TV channels and digital platforms to immediately stop airing IPL content. According to PEMRA, the move was made to ensure “reciprocal treatment” and to protect the country’s national interests.
The ban has sparked a variety of reactions across the country. Some people fully support the decision, saying that it is only fair since India banned the PSL first. They believe Pakistan is standing up for itself and sending a strong message.
However, others argue that sports should be kept separate from politics. They feel that cricket brings people together and banning matches only adds more tension between the two nations. Some fans are disappointed because they enjoy watching IPL and believe such actions punish the viewers more than anyone else.
This latest move highlights how political issues between Pakistan and India often affect areas like sports and entertainment. Cricket, which is hugely popular in both countries, has frequently been used as a symbol of national pride, but also as a tool during times of conflict.
Many international sports fans and analysts have also commented on the ban, with some calling for both countries to focus on promoting peace through sports rather than using them as weapons in political disputes.
For now, fans in Pakistan will not be able to watch IPL matches, and it remains to be seen whether any steps will be taken to improve sports relations between the two nations in the near future.
