Naik's legal troubles and recent controversies. He fled India in 2016 and has since become a permanent resident of Malaysia. His channel, Peace TV, has been banned by the governme

With radical Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik receiving a red-carpet welcome in Pakistan and even meeting with the Pakistani leadership, India on Friday termed it disappointing and condemnable but said that it is not surprised.

Zakir Naik is an Indian fugitive who is accused of money laundering and hate speeches. He is in Pakistan for a month-long visit where he will deliver lectures in different cities.

India's Ministry of External Affairs criticized Pakistan for welcoming fugitive preacher Zakir Naik, highlighting concerns over his travel documentation. Naik is wanted in India for money laundering and hate speech.

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.

In a move that has ignited controversy and debate, Zakir Naik, the fugitive Islamic preacher wanted in India on charges of money laundering and incitement to religious hatred, has arrived in Pakistan.

Zakir Naik, the radical Islamic preacher, is in Pakistan until October 28 during which he will deliver a slew of speeches as well as meet with the leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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,

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, wanted in India for alleged money laundering and incitement of extremism, meets Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif praises Naik's lectures on Islam.