Eminent religious scholar and public speaker Dr. Zakir Naik arrived in Pakistan on Monday at the invitation of the government.
His visit, which will last until October 28, includes public gatherings in several cities, leading Friday prayers, and meetings with senior government officials. The renowned scholar confirmed his tour of Pakistan in a social media post on X, accompanied by his son, Shaikh Fariq Naik.
Dr. Naik is scheduled to address public gatherings in Islamabad on October 19 and 20. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by PM’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr. Syed Attaur Rehman, and Parliamentary Secretary for Religious Affairs Shamshir Ali Mazari, along with other officials.
Having lived in Malaysia for several years with permanent residency, Dr. Naik is wanted in India for alleged involvement in money laundering and inciting extremism, according to Hindustan Times. During his stay, he will hold public talks in various cities and is set to meet government officials. Additionally, public gatherings are planned for October 5 and 6 in Karachi.
