Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:24am on 20 Oct 2025,Monday Entertainment
Salman Khan's remarks at Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh sparked debate after he separately mentioned "people from Balochistan" and "people from Pakistan" while discussing South Asian communities in the Middle East. Speaking alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, his statement went viral, with journalist Smita Prakash noting the separation as "amazing." Social media debated whether it was a slip, lack of knowledge, or intentional recognition of Balochistan's distinct identity. Supporters highlighted Balochistan's unique regional culture, while the comment reignited discussions about the province's history of unrest and autonomy aspirations. Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province, spans three countries and has longstanding cultural distinctions from Pakistan's dominant ethnic groups.
