Pakistani media report that U.S. authorities unexpectedly barred a Pakistani diplomat from entering Los Angeles and promptly deported him. The diplomat, Ahsan Wagan, serves as Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan.
The exact reason for redirecting this senior diplomat to the airport’s exit remains unclear, though diplomatic sources point to “controversial visa references” as the main trigger. According to reports, U.S. immigration officials stopped Wagan and ordered his immediate removal despite his possession of a valid U.S. visa and all required travel documents. He was on a private trip to Los Angeles when authorities turned him back at the airport.
Sources say the U.S. immigration system flagged “controversial visa references,” blocking Wagan’s entry. However, the specific objections against him have not been disclosed. Given the seriousness of the incident, sources suggest Wagan may be summoned to Islamabad to explain the situation.
