What Was Actually Said by Salman Khan
During a panel discussion at the Riyadh Forum, Salman Khan reportedly said: “Right now, if you make a Hindi film and release it in Saudi Arabia, it will be a super-hit. 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.” His remark listed “Balochistan” separately from “Pakistan,” which triggered social-media debate and outrage.
The Context: What Is the Fourth Schedule & Why the Reaction?
In Pakistan, the “Fourth Schedule” under the Anti‑Terrorism Act 1997 is used to monitor individuals suspected of links to banned organisations or extremist movements. There are serious travel and surveillance implications for those listed. The claimed notification stated Salman Khan was designated under this category as a facilitator of “Azad Balochistan”.
Meanwhile, his comment about Balochistan and Pakistan caught the attention of many, including social-media users in both India and Pakistan, who interpreted the inclusion of “Balochistan” in his list of nationalities as politically loaded.
Fact-Check: Is There Any Official Action Against Salman Khan?
The short answer: No credible evidence supports the claim that Salman Khan has been placed on any Pakistani terror list. Some key findings:
Major fact-checkers examined the viral notification and found multiple inconsistencies. For instance, the document claims the recommendation for Lauren Khan (sic) was issued October 7 while the date is October 16 — yet the actor’s remark was made after those dates.
No Pakistani government department, provincial summary or reliable media outlet has confirmed that Salman Khan’s name has been added to the Fourth Schedule.
The purported official document circulating online lacks standard elements: no official seal, no dispatch number, no credible source. Fact-checkers labelled it “likely forged”.
Why the Misinformation Spread
Several factors contribute to the virality of this claim: The mention of Balochistan (a sensitive region in Pakistan) in Salman Khan’s comment created instant sense of political drama and nationalist reaction.
The convenient fabrication of a “notification” made the claim seem tangible to many social-media users, boosting shares before verification.
In the landscape of India-Pakistan media narratives, any hint of cross-border incident or doctored document easily gains traction.
What This Means for Salman Khan and the Broader Discourse
For Salman Khan, at present this controversy remains in the realm of social-media buzz rather than legal reality. As no formal action has been taken, the actor appears unaffected professionally at this time.
For the wider discourse, it underscores how a single comment — about Balochistan, Pakistan and migration in the Gulf region — can trigger far-reaching speculation and misinformation. It also highlights the need for careful verification when sensational claims supplement geopolitical sensitivities.
Verdict: Did Pakistan Notify Salman Khan on Terror Watchlist?
No — after close examination, the claim that Salman Khan has been placed on Pakistan’s terror watchlist under the Fourth Schedule is false. There is no verifiable government action, and the allegedly official document is almost certainly a forgery.
