'Azad Balochistan facilitator': Pakistan labels Salman Khan a 'terrorist'

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by TOI NEWS DESKOctober 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been labeled a "terrorist" by Pakistan's government following his remarks at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, where he mentioned Balochistan and Pakistan separately while discussing the global reach of Indian cinema. The Pakistani government placed him under the Anti-Terrorism Act (1997)’s 4th Schedule, typically for terrorism suspects. A notification from Balochistan's home department reportedly labeled Khan an "Azad Balochistan Facilitator." At the Riyadh event, Khan stated that people from various regions including Balochistan and Pakistan work in the area, sparking controversy.

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