U.S. Deports Pakistani Ambassador to Turkmenistan from Los Angeles Airport
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada
Los Angeles – Pakistani Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ahsan Wagan, was denied entry into the United States and deported from Los Angeles Airport.
According to diplomatic sources, Ahsan Wagan arrived in Los Angeles on a private visit with a valid U.S. visa and all necessary legal documents. However, U.S. immigration authorities still denied him entry into the country. Sources indicate that certain issues were recorded in Wagan’s visa history, which led to the refusal of his entry. Despite his diplomatic experience and prior postings in the U.S. and Oman, the presence of specific “visa references” in the U.S. immigration system resulted in his deportation.
Further investigations into the matter are ongoing. Pakistani diplomatic sources suggest that such incidents could strain diplomatic relations. If Wagan’s deportation resulted from a misunderstanding or technical error, Pakistan is likely to seek clarification and a possible apology from U.S. authorities.
Ahsan Wagan previously served as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in the U.S. and was later posted to Oman before being appointed as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan six months ago. He is originally from Pakistan’s Sindh province.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to issue a new executive order on travel restrictions tomorrow. U.S. sources suggest that Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon could potentially be included in the list of affected countries. Additionally, Libya, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen are also under consideration for travel restrictions.
So far, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has not issued any official statement on the matter. It remains unclear whether Pakistan will formally seek a diplomatic explanation from the U.S. However, this development is being viewed as a significant and sensitive issue in the context of U.S.-Pakistan relations.
