Overview

• India has labeled Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism as the primary obstacle to regional peace and security.
• Zakir Naik, wanted by India for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism, recently met with Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz in Pakistan.
• India's Ministry of External Affairs criticized Pakistan for sheltering Naik, highlighting concerns over its approach to harboring fugitives.
• Naik has visited Pakistan multiple times, including last October, while India's extradition request to Malaysia remains unresolved.
• Public backlash has grown over Naik's presence in Pakistan, including criticism of figures like Mohammad Hafeez for meeting him.