Pakistan faces another international humiliation, US ambassador turned back from airport

Pakistan has once again faced international humiliation. Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahsan Wagon was on a private visit to the US when he was denied entry. Despite having a valid visa, he was sent back from the Los Angeles airport. According to reports, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said that the ambassador had all the necessary documents, but was still not allowed to enter the US. The report quoted sources as saying that ‘disputed visa references’ were found in the US immigration system, due to which he was not allowed to enter the US. However, no detailed information was given about these visa references or any specific security concerns. Pakistan’s Foreign Office has expressed surprise and dissatisfaction over the incident. They say that the ambassador had all the necessary travel documents and sending him back is an unexpected and inappropriate step. Pakistani officials believe the incident may have been caused by problems in document processing and interpretation, rather than a deliberate violation of U.S. immigration laws. The incident highlights the strict immigration laws of the United States. The situation is also complicated by the fact that high-ranking diplomats and government officials usually hold special diplomatic passports, which are subject to different visa and entry requirements than ordinary citizens. Such incidents can affect diplomatic relations, especially if they are not handled transparently. Ahsan Wagon was on a special diplomatic mission via the United States, so his return is a significant setback. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Secretary Amna Baloch have been informed of the incident. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has directed its consulate in Los Angeles to investigate the matter. According to the report, Wagon may be called back to Islamabad to clarify the situation. Wagon has held several important positions in Pakistan’s Foreign Service. Before being promoted to ambassador to Turkmenistan, Vaughan served as second secretary at the Pakistani embassy in Kathmandu.