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Salman Khan has found himself at the centre of a major controversy after he made a remark about Balochistan at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh. The Bollywood superstar is facing backlash from the Pakistani government due to the comment. According to multiple reports, the actor has been declared a terrorist and placed under Schedule 4 of Pakistan's 1997 Anti Terrorism Act. This comes after Khan mentioned the people of Balochistan and Pakistan separately. ‘Wanting To Say Bangladesh, Ended Up…’: Salman Khan Mentions Balochistan Separately From Pakistan at Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh; Actor’s Statement Sparks Mixed Reactions From Netizens (Watch Video). What Did Salman Khan Say? Salman Khan attended Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh on October 17 and 17 with Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. While speaking at the event, the actor spoke about the growing popularity of Indian cinema in the Middle East, during which he mentioned Pakistan and Balochistan separately. He 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 Malayalam film, it will do hundreds of crores of 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." Salman Khan Talking About Balochistan at Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh I don’t know if it was slip of tongue, but this is amazing! Salman Khan separates “people of Balochistan” from “people of Pakistan” . pic.twitter.com/dFNKOBKoEz — Smita Prakash (@smitaprakash) October 19, 2025 Salman Khan Declared Terrorist by Pakistan? While Balochistan separatist leaders have welcomed Salman Khan's statement, reports suggest that the Pakistani government are displeased by the remark. According to a notification going viral on the internet, the Bollywood superstar has been labelled a terrorist and placed under the 4th Schedule of Pakistan's 1997 Anti-Terrorism Act. As per the notification, the recommendation for Khan to be tagged as a "terrorist" was given on October 7. Viral Social Media Post Declaring Salman Khan a ‘Terrorist’ Under Pakistan’s 4th Schedule ⚡ NEW: Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s name has reportedly been added by Pakistan govt to it’s “Fourth Schedule” — a list under its Anti-Terrorism Act used to monitor people suspected of links to banned groups or extremist activity. It’s a serious designation that restricts… pic.twitter.com/GzgH02WhUl — OSINT Updates (@OsintUpdates) October 26, 2025 A Screenshot of the Viral Unverified Notification Allegedly Issued by Pakistan Government [caption id="attachment_7177325" align="alignnone" width="525"] (Photo Credit: X)[/caption] What Is Schedule 4 of Pakistan’s Anti Terrorism Act? The Schedule 4 of Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act includes individuals suspected of having links to terrorist activities and subjects them to strict surveillance, movement restrictions and potential legal actions. Salman Khan's mention of Balochistan during the discussion has been seen as an endorsement by the separatist leader of the region. Conclusion The viral notification dated October 16, 2025, shared by a user on X (formerly Twitter), has been widely circulated across social media platforms. However, what raises eyebrows is that the update has not received any coverage on Pakistani media platforms, despite going viral on social media and being re-shared by news sites in India. Another notable point is that the provincial government issued the order, instead of the federal government, which normally has the authority to declare a foreign national a terrorist. The authenticity of the notification remains unverified, with no credible Pakistani government source reporting such a move. Given the lack of information and a reliable source to verify the alleged order, the viral document placing Salman Khan on Pakistan’s terror watchlist can be considered fake or digitally altered. When Three Khans Collide: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan Light Up the Joy Forum 2025 Stage in Riyadh (Watch Full Video). Salman Khan’s Work Front On the work front, Salman Khan was last seen in AR Murugadoss' actioner Sikandar, which failed to leave a mark at the box office. The superstar will be next seen in Apoorva Lakhiya's war drama Battle of Galwan. The movie revisits the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers. Battle of Galwan stars Chitrangda Singh as the female lead.
