Bollywood superstar and Bigg Boss 19 host Salman Khan has reportedly been declared a terrorist by the Pakistan government. This decision came after Salman made a statement during an event in Saudi Arabia, where he referred to Balochistan as a separate country, sparking controversy.
Salman Khan Named Terrorist In Pakistan Govt’s 4th Schedule List
The Shahbaz Sharif-led administration issued an official notice, naming Salman Khan a terrorist under Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act. His name has also been added to Pakistan’s Fourth Schedule list. This list includes people suspected of involvement in terrorist or extremist activities.
While this has serious consequences within Pakistan, like travel restrictions, property seizure, and close monitoring, it only applies inside the country. Pakistani authorities cannot take any action against Salman in India.
Salman Recently Said THIS At An Event In Riyadh
Salman made the remark at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh. He shared the stage with Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan to talk about the growing popularity of Indian cinema in the Middle East. While speaking about the region’s audience,
Salman said, “Right now, if you make a Hindi film and release it here (in Saudi Arabia), it will be a superhit. If you make a Tamil, Telugu, or Malayali film, it will do hundreds of crores in business because so many people from other countries have come here. There are people from Balochistan, there are people from Afghanistan, there are people from Pakistan… everyone is working here.”
I don’t know if it was slip of tongue, but this is amazing! Salman Khan separates “people of Balochistan” from “people of Pakistan” .
— Smita Prakash (@smitaprakash) October 19, 2025
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This comment angered the Pakistani government. But Baloch separatist leaders welcomed it. Mir Yar Baloch, a well-known advocate for Baloch independence, praised Salman, saying his mention brought joy to six crore Baloch people. He called it a “powerful act of soft diplomacy” that recognises Balochistan as a separate entity and helps connect people globally.
Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest province by area, but has only 6% of the country’s population. The region has faced unrest for years due to discrimination and economic neglect. Despite being rich in minerals, Balochistan is Pakistan’s poorest region, with about 70% of people living in poverty.
