‘Disappointing but not … ‘: India on fugitive Zakir Naik’s Pakistan visit

The central government expressed disappointment and condemnation over Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s visit to Pakistan, where he was warmly welcomed. Naik, wanted in India for hate speech and terror-related charges, is set to deliver lectures across major Pakistani cities, highlighting his controversial background and ongoing legal issues. Naik, 58, is the founder of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF). A doctor by profession, he is known for delivering inflammatory lectures in English, unlike many other Islamic preachers who use Urdu or Arabic.