US denies entry to Pak envoy to Turkmenistan

The United States has denied entry to Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan and deported him from Los Angeles, said a report quoting unnamed diplomatic sources.

- Tariq Butt

Ambassador KK Wagan was deported from the US, the report said, adding that he had an immigration objection which led to his deportation.

Ambassador Wagan, who holds a valid US visa and all necessary travel documents, was reportedly travelling to Los Angeles for a personal visit when he was stopped by US immigration authorities upon arrival, sources said.

The officials then forced him to return to his last port of departure, raising concerns about diplomatic protocol and the nature of the decision.

Diplomatic sources said the US immigration system flagged Wagan over “controversial visa references,” leading to his immediate deportation. It remains unclear what specific concerns triggered this response from American authorities.