Overview

• In a Joy Forum 2025 video from Riyadh, Salman Khan says there are “people from Balochistan, people from Afghanistan, people from Pakistan” while discussing South Asian audiences in the Middle East.
• The line circulated widely on X, where many users argued it treated Balochistan as distinct from Pakistan, while others called it a slip of the tongue.
• Salman Khan has not issued a statement addressing the remark, according to the latest entertainment media reports.
• Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan shared the stage with Salman during the appearance, which increased the moment’s visibility online.
• Coverage notes the sensitivity of references to Balochistan, where some groups have sought greater autonomy as Pakistan maintains the province is an integral part of the country.