Türkiye has formally introduced a ban on social media use by children under the age of 15, with the restrictions scheduled to take effect on November 1. The move places Türkiye among a growing number of countries seeking to protect children and teenagers from potential harms associated with online platforms. The decision was published in the country’s official gazette on Saturday, following the adoption of legislation by parliament in April. Under the law, social media providers must take the necessary technical and administrative steps, including age verification, to enforce the protections for young users. The legislation also states that services likely to have an addictive effect on children must not be offered to them. PSX Market KSE-100 Index falls more than 900 points in early trading Türkiye’s decision comes as governments around the world consider tighter rules on children’s access to social media. Australia has introduced restrictions, while Britain and France are also pursuing measures aimed at limiting young people’s exposure to online risks. Supporters of such restrictions cite concerns including excessive screen time, sleep disruption, online bullying and eating disorders. The measures are intended to strengthen safeguards for children as their use of digital platforms continues to grow. Post navigation AI Recreation Greta Garbo brought back for SKF advertisement, raising questions over digital likenesses
