Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again found himself at the center of an online storm — this time over claims that Pakistan has declared him a “terrorist” and added his name to its terror watchlist following his recent remarks on Balochistan at the Riyadh Forum. However, a closer look reveals that the claim is completely false and unverified.
How the Rumor Started
The controversy began after a social media post by a user named Nasir Azeem went viral, allegedly showing a notification dated October 16, 2025, claiming that Salman Khan was listed as an “Azad Balochistan Facilitator.” The purported document suggested that Pakistan had placed the actor on its terror list.
The post quickly gained traction across platforms, sparking heated debates among fans and political commentators alike.
No Official Confirmation from Pakistan
Despite the viral buzz, no credible Pakistani news outlet or government department has confirmed the claim. There is no record of such a notification on the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) website, or any official gazette issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior or provincial Home Departments.
In fact, Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially denied the reports. On its verified social media handle on X (formerly Twitter), the ministry labeled the claim as false and baseless, calling it a case of “sensational misinformation.”
What Salman Khan Actually Said
At the Riyadh Forum, Salman Khan appeared alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan in a discussion about Indian cinema’s growing reach in the Middle East. During his address, 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 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.”
Pakistan has declared @BeingSalmanKhan a 'terrorist' for mentioning Balochistan as a separate country. Salman Khan stated, 'Everyone is working in Saudi Arabia. There are people from Balochistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.' He has now been placed under the 4th Schedule of… pic.twitter.com/daevcjP02v
The remark — intended to highlight the diverse South Asian diaspora in the Gulf region — was taken out of context by some online users, leading to the false narrative that he had made a “political statement” on Balochistan.
