Destined for clicks: YouTube is driving an astrology boom in Pakistan

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Amid economic, political, and environmental uncertainty, Pakistanis are increasingly seeking guidance from digital astrologers for a sense of reassurance. In this narrated feature, Rest of World profiles celebrity astrologers who are revitalizing the practice in one of the world’s most populous Muslim nations, using their growing platforms to advocate for astrology’s place in Islam.

Written by M. Z. Adnan. Narrated by Mithila Phadke.

Original story: https://restofworld.org/2024/youtube-astrology-stars-pakistan/