Pakistan’s Foreign Office has rejected reports suggesting the United States might impose travel restrictions on Pakistani nationals, describing such claims as “speculative” and unconfirmed by official channels.

Speaking at a weekly media briefing on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan addressed concerns stemming from a Reuters report that indicated the Trump administration could implement new travel restrictions on Pakistan and Afghanistan following a security review.

“As of now, this is all speculative and hence does not warrant a response,” Khan told reporters. “So far, we have not been given any indication of such a ban on the Pakistan.”

The spokesperson also addressed reports that Pakistani Ambassador to Turkmenistan KK Ahsan Wagan was recently denied entry into the United States. Khan clarified that Wagan was traveling for personal reasons and therefore was not eligible for diplomatic immunity. He added that officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Pakistan’s foreign ministry and our mission in Washington remain in regular contact with US authorities to gather further details on the matter,” Khan said.

The Reuters report in question followed President Donald Trump’s January 20 executive order mandating stricter security vetting procedures for foreigners seeking entry into the United States. The order required US cabinet officials to submit a list by March 12 of countries deemed to have inadequate screening measures, which could potentially lead to partial or full travel suspensions.

According to the same report, any potential restrictions could significantly impact tens of thousands of Afghans already approved for resettlement in the US, including those with Special Immigrant Visas who face risks of Taliban retribution due to their previous work with American forces during the two-decade war in Afghanistan.