Salman Khan: Salman Khan embroiled in controversy after Joy Forum 2025 statement! Pakistan claims action against Salman

A controversy has erupted in Pakistan over actor Salman Khan's statements at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh. According to several reports, it is claimed that his name has been included in the 'Fourth Schedule' of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 based on a notice issued by the Balochistan government's Home Ministry on October 16, 2025. After this incident came to light, there was a heated discussion on social media.

Inclusion in the 'Fourth Schedule' means the concerned person may face increased surveillance, restrictions on movements, and the possibility of legal action. While some Indian and international media have mentioned the notice in this context, some reports have also expressed the need to verify its authenticity. Salman Khan has not given an official response to these developments.

The background of the controversy is that while speaking about the reach of Indian cinema in the Middle East at the Joy Forum, Salman Khan mentioned, “People from Balochistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan work here...” After the video of this statement went viral, there was strong discontent expressed in Pakistan, while some Baloch activists also supported him.

According to some media, it is noted in the records of the Balochistan government that Salman Khan has been referred to as an ‘Azad Balochistan Facilitator’, but many reports suggest that these documents need to be independently verified. Meanwhile, some entertainment and business media in Delhi have also published this news, and an official confirmation-clarification is awaited on the matter.

The program gained special significance as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan appeared together on this platform. However, the separate mention of Balochistan-Pakistan turned the discussion in a different direction. Reports indicate that this statement received mixed reactions on the internet, with some supporting it while many criticized it.

Overall, while official confirmation regarding the text of the notice and its legal status is yet to come, claims related to the 'Fourth Schedule' and potential consequences have made the matter sensitive. There is a possibility of formal statements from the concerned authorities or both sides in the coming days.