India Condemns Zakir Naik's Pakistan Visit

India has condemned the visit of fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to Pakistan, describing it as 'disappointing and condemnable' but 'not surprising'. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal remarked that it is concerning yet expected for a fugitive to receive a warm welcome in Pakistan, particularly as Naik is wanted for inciting hate speech and money laundering. Naik, who fled India in 2016 and resides in Malaysia, is touring Pakistan for a month to deliver lectures in cities including Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore, where he was received by high-level officials and met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Jaiswal also expressed uncertainty regarding the documents Naik used to enter Pakistan and noted that India previously raised concerns about him with Malaysia. The controversy surrounding Naik continues to fuel tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly given his controversial reputation and ongoing legal issues in India.