Matter of diplomat’s deportation from US under investigation: FO – Pakistan

In response to media speculations about deportation of Pakistani diplomats from the United States, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the matter was “under investigation”.

Local media Reported One day ago, because of the immigration objection, “the ambassador’s wagon was deported to the United States”.

In a statement issued by the Foreign Office today, the ministry states that the diplomat is traveling to the United States for a private visit.

“The matter is being investigated by the Foreign Ministry,” he said.

Pakistan reached the Foreign Department for clarification after reports of potential travel in the United States.

Last week, A Reuters The report said that Pakistan could also be included in the list of countries whose citizens would be prevented from entering the United States, as part of the Trump administration’s severe fading on illegal immigration.

Then reporting New York Times It is suggested that Pakistanis should not face a complete ban on travel, but when applying for a visa, it may be “more scrutinized”.

“We are in touch with the State Department, but nothing has been shared yet,” said Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, US ambassador to Pakistan. Don The last week