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Turkmenistan and Pakistan target regional connectivity through mega infrastructure projects
05 Jun. 06:53The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad hosted a bilateral meeting between Ambassador A. Movlamov and the Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. The discussion focused on deepening diplomatic ties and exploring new avenues of cooperation in areas of shared socio-economic interest.
During the dialogue, the two officials exchanged views on critical issues concerning regional stability, border security, and sustainable peace. They reviewed the current progress of bilateral engagements and discussed frameworks to enhance mutual support within major international organizations and multilateral platforms.
The Turkmen Ambassador briefed the federal minister on Ashgabat’s key domestic and foreign policy initiatives, alongside ongoing socioeconomic development programs. Special emphasis was placed on the year 2026, which marks the historic 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, and the high-level international forums organized to commemorate this national milestone.
A primary focus of the meeting was directed toward the large-scale energy and transit infrastructure projects currently being implemented by Turkmenistan in the region. The sides reaffirmed that these cross-border initiatives play a transformative role in strengthening energy security, upgrading interregional connectivity, and expanding trade and economic integration between Central and South Asian countries.
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New Digital Boundaries: Turkey Implements Strict Social Media Regulations for Minors
10 Oct. 10:05Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.
Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.