Zakir Naik, wanted in India for alleged money laundering and inciting extremism through hate speeches, left the country in 2016.

Pakistan has rolled out the red carpet for radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India for inciting communal disharmony and laundering money. It is Pakistan where Zakir Naik, who resides in Malaysia now,

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan has sparked concerns over escalating extremist sentiments. This could also anger India, where the televangelist is wanted for hate speech.

Naik arrived in Pakistan at the invitation of the government on a month-long visit during which he will deliver lectures in major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik during his visit to Pakistan, expressing that “the Muslim world is proud of you.” During the inaugural ceremony at Pakistan Economic Dashboard, the prime minister lauded Dr Zakir Naik for introducing the true identity of Islam to the world.

Wanted for alleged money laundering charges, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. In a post on X, Zakir Naik stated, “Interaction with Prime Ministers Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab will receive eminent religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik at the Jinnah International

Naik, who lives in Malaysia, will stay in Pakistan till October 28. He was received by several senior officials, including the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith and Parliamentary Secretary for Religious Affairs.