Barzakh to be pulled down from YouTube Pakistan

Amidst increasing backlash over its depiction of queer relationships, channel Zindagi has decided to voluntarily withdraw the series Barzakh from YouTube Pakistan. The show, which sparked significant interest by reuniting Pakistani stars Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, also features notable actors including M Fawad Khan, Salman Shahid, and Eman Suleman.

In a recent statement, the channel expressed their gratitude for the global audience's support:

"We, at Zindagi and Team Barzakh, want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported Barzakh, a series designed to connect people across the globe.

However, given the current public sentiment in Pakistan, we have chosen to remove Barzakh from YouTube Pakistan, effective August 9, 2024. This decision reflects our commitment to respecting our audience’s perspectives and avoiding division. We deeply appreciate your understanding and ongoing support,” the statement continued.

The series has been met with significant online reaction, with hashtags such as #boycottbarzakh and #Barzakh trending since its debut.