Ali Zafar, who was once keen on being a part of Bollywood projects and was welcomed with open arms in India, has now supported Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's statements against India. In his speech recently, Imran Khan said that India cannot blame Pakistan for the Pulwama terror attack without any proof or evidence. In his speech, he said, "All this talk of attacking Pakistan is happening as the polls are around the corner. However, if these are serious in any way, please make note of one thing clearly - Pakistan will not think of retaliating, it will retaliate." And now, Pakistani actor- singer Ali Zafar has taken to social media supporting the PM's speech where he said, "What a speech!". Imran Khan Responds to Pulwama Attack, Says ‘Pakistan Will Retaliate If India Wages War’.

Check out his tweet below:

"What would Pakistan benefit from it? Why would Pakistan do such a thing when it has been moving towards peace. It is in our interest that nobody from our soil spreads violence," added Khan. His response came after New Delhi held Islamabad responsible for the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that was claimed by the Pakistani-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. Kangana Ranaut Badmouths Pakistan for Pulwama Terror Attack But Forgets That Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is Running in Pakistani Theatres Till Date.

The deadly Pulwama Attack that took place on February 14 took the lives of 40 CRPF personnels leaving the nation mourning. Most of the celebrities in Bollywood have voiced their opinion against the deadly attack and many of them have also demanded a blanket ban on Pakistani artists.

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