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23 Sep. 07:24

Pakistan Proposes Resuming Direct Flights with Turkmenistan

In a recent article published in Neutral Turkmenistan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Dr. Faryal Leghari, emphasized the importance of re-establishing direct air links between the two countries.

According to the ambassador, a two-hour direct flight between Ashgabat and Pakistan would not only provide convenient access for the over 240 million people of Pakistan to Turkmenistan, but also connect them to a wide international flight network operated by Turkmenistan Airlines — covering Europe, Russia, China, and the Asia-Pacific region.

She noted that restoring air routes would open up new opportunities in trade, medical tourism, education, and culture, while also enabling faster delivery of perishable goods such as mangoes, citrus fruits, vegetables, meat, and rice.

The article also highlights Islamabad’s “Vision Central Asia” policy, which includes plans to expand trade and transport corridors linking Turkmenistan with Pakistani ports like Karachi and Gwadar, offering greater global market access.

Additionally, Pakistan already facilitates 24-hour business visa issuance for Turkmen entrepreneurs. The textile sector is identified as a priority area for cooperation — with Turkmen cotton, yarn, and wool seen as high-potential exports to Pakistan, while Pakistani garments and finished textiles may find a market in Turkmenistan.

Cultural cooperation also receives attention, especially in the fashion industry. The ambassador pointed out stylistic similarities in traditional women’s attire in both countries, opening the door for joint design projects, exhibitions, and runway shows.

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24 Dec. 08:00

Official Days Off in Turkmenistan in 2026

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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.

Workweek formats are as follows:

  • Five-day workweek — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours

The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:

  • January 1 — New Year

  • March 8 — International Women’s Day

  • March 20 — Oraza Bayram

  • March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday

  • May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan

  • May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram

  • September 27 — Independence Day

  • October 6 — Day of Remembrance

  • December 12 — International Neutrality Day

On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.