Pakistani Actress Meera Reportedly Denied Entry into Canada, Deported to the US

NEW YORK:Pakistani actress Meera has reportedly been denied entry into Canada and deported back to the United States following hours of questioning by Canadian immigration officials at the Niagara Falls border crossing.

According to media reports, Meera was travelling from New York to Canada via the Niagara Falls border to attend an event when immigration authorities detained her for questioning as she attempted to enter the country.

The actress was reportedly held for several hours while officials questioned her before issuing a deportation order and sending her back to the United States.

Meera said she did not know why she had been deported, according to the reports.

### Previous Work Permit Controversy

A media report linked the incident to an earlier controversy involving the actress’s promotional activities for her film *Psycho*.

According to the report, Meera had performed on stage in Calgary a few months earlier without obtaining the required authorisation for the performance. The incident was reportedly followed by a restriction on her entry into Canada.

However, the precise grounds for the reported deportation and the status of any entry ban have not been independently confirmed.

### Possible Legal Challenge

The report stated that Meera could challenge the matter before Canada’s Federal Court through an appeal.

Further details regarding the immigration authorities’ decision and any potential legal proceedings have not yet been confirmed.