Pakistani Envoy Denied Entry, Deported from US in Rare Diplomatic Incident
In an unusual diplomatic event, Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan, KK Ahsan Wagan, was denied entry and deported from Los Angeles despite holding a valid visa and legal travel documents. The incident, first reported by The News, has raised concerns within Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
According to sources, US immigration authorities flagged “controversial visa references” in Wagan’s documents, leading to his deportation. However, US officials have not provided specific details regarding the objections. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Secretary Amina Baloch have been informed, and the Pakistani consulate in Los Angeles has been instructed to investigate.
Wagan, a veteran diplomat, previously served as the second secretary at Pakistan’s embassy in Kathmandu and as deputy consul general in Los Angeles. While reports suggest the incident is unrelated to broader diplomatic issues between the two nations, some sources indicate that administrative concerns from his previous tenure in the US may have played a role.
Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry is closely monitoring the situation, and Wagan is expected to return to Islamabad for further discussions. The incident comes amid reports that the US is considering new travel restrictions for Pakistani nationals.
