Pakistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, K.K. Ahsan Wagan, was denied entry to the United States and subsequently deported, despite possessing a valid visa and all necessary documents.
America: Pakistan's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, K.K. Ahsan Wagan, was denied entry to the United States and deported. According to Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, a senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the incident. American immigration officials stopped him at Los Angeles International Airport and ordered him to leave the country.
Returned Despite Valid Visa
Ambassador Wagan was traveling to the U.S. on private business. Despite possessing a valid U.S. visa and all necessary documentation, he was denied entry. He was questioned at the airport and then sent back. This incident has added further strain to U.S.-Pakistan relations.
Pakistan Protests, Orders Investigation
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken the matter seriously and has ordered an investigation by the Pakistani Consulate in Los Angeles. The government is attempting to understand why its diplomat was denied entry to the U.S. despite holding a valid visa.
Impact of Trump Administration's New Restrictions?
U.S. President Donald Trump has adopted a very strict stance on immigration. Recently, it was reported that the Trump administration is planning to impose strict restrictions on the entry of citizens from Pakistan and Afghanistan into the United States. The U.S. has compiled a list of countries that may face travel restrictions.
Will Pakistan be Blacklisted?
According to sources, the Trump administration may restrict the entry of citizens from certain countries based on security and risk assessments. Pakistan and Afghanistan, along with several other countries, may be included in this list. However, U.S. officials have not yet issued any official statement on this matter.
