India Condemns Pakistan for Hosting Fugitive Zakir Naik and Backing Terrorism
India intensifies criticism of Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism and its hospitality toward Zakir Naik, a preacher wanted for money laundering and inciting extremism.
- 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.