Bollywood superstar Salman Khan became the center of a controversy after remarks he made at the Riyadh Forum, where he mentioned Balochistan separately from Pakistan while discussing the diverse population working in the Gulf region.
Following this, viral claims emerged online stating that Pakistan had placed him on its terror watchlist under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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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Claim
The claim circulating is that Pakistan has officially included Salman Khan in its terror watchlist under the “Fourth Schedule” due to his Balochistan remarks, labeling him as an “Azad Balochistan Facilitator.”
Fact
This claim is false. The Pakistani government has denied any such action, and the circulated documents are fabricated. Pakistani authorities do not file individual names of non-threatening foreigners on terror watchlists without credible evidence and official verification.
Both India Today and Financial Express, along with Times Now, have reported that no such official documentation exists. Dr. Sandeep Seth shared a post from Pakistan’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting that clarifies the falsehood of the claim, confirming the circulating report is unverified and false.
Top three sources confirming the fact:
- India Today: detailed fact check debunking the claims of Salman Khan’s terror list inclusion.
- Financial Express: covering the false nature of circulated documents and verification from Pakistani authorities.
- Dr. Sandeep Seth’s Twitter post sharing Pakistan’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting clarification confirming the falsehood.
Conclusion
False Content – The circulating claim that Pakistan has designated Salman Khan as a terrorist and added him to its terror watchlist over his Balochistan remarks is completely false and based on fabricated documentation and misinformation.
