Islamabad, July 29, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin held a meeting with Lt. (R) Sohail Ashraf, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad.During the meeting, Ambassador Kistafin briefed his counterpart on the current agenda of Kazakhstan-Pakistan cooperation and shared the outcomes of the first State Visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Pakistan in February 2026. Particular attention was given to the agreements reached during the visit and to promising bilateral projects within the framework of interregional cooperation.The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the municipal authorities of Astana and Islamabad. In particular, they explored prospects for collaboration in the fields of digitalization, information technology, artificial intelligence, education, urban infrastructure development, urban greening, as well as the establishment of direct contacts between the chambers of commerce and industry and business communities of the two capitals.Chairman of the CDA Mr. Sohail Ashraf expressed his interest in advancing practical cooperation in these areas and supported the initiative to further expand ties between the two capitals.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to organize reciprocal visits by representatives of the municipal authorities of Astana and Islamabad in 2026-2027 to exchange best practices and implement joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1265542?lang=ru

The opening of a railway station took place in the village of Saksaulsk, Aral District. The event was attended by Deputy Akim of Kyzylorda Region Bakyt Zhakhanov, Director of the Kyzylorda Branch of the Mainline Network of JSC "National Company "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" Batyrkhan Bazarbayev, industry veterans, elders, and residents of the village.The Deputy Akim of the region noted that the instruction of the Head of State on the modernization of railway stations in the region is being implemented in stages.— Last year, the Kyzylorda railway station underwent major repairs, and the adjacent territory was landscaped. More than 10 billion tenge has been allocated for the major repair and reconstruction of the remaining seven stations and two service points. Railway stations in Zhanakorgan, Shieli, and Kazaly were recently put into operation. In addition, the passenger platform at Talap station has been reconstructed. Today we witnessed the opening of a new railway station in the village of Saksaulsk, built with over 1 billion 360 million tenge of investment. The construction area is 9,129 square meters. This is one of the important projects for the region. I congratulate everyone on the commissioning of the new station",- said Bakyt Zhakhanov.Batyrkhan Bazarbayev also delivered a congratulatory speech, and railway industry veteran Orynbai Orazaev gave his bata-blessing. Employees who contributed to the development of the railway industry, as well as representatives of the contractor organization that performed the high-quality construction of the station, were awarded letters of gratitude from the Akim of the region.The construction of the Saksaulsk railway station began in 2025 on the initiative of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurlybek Nalibayev. Today, the facility is fully completed and put into operation.The new station is designed to serve 281 passengers per day. It is equipped with modern equipment and meets current requirements. It includes a mother and child room, a medical center, a luggage storage room, a waiting room, and sanitary facilities.Currently, 15 international and interregional passenger trains pass through the Kyzylorda region. Among them, 6 passenger trains run from the regional center to Astana, Petropavlovsk, Pavlodar, Kokshetau, Semey, and Turkestan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1265507?lang=ru

A meeting was held in Altai District between the Chairperson of the District Maslikhat, L. Grechushnikova, the Deputy Akim of the District, Zh. Askarova, and the staff of BCK LLP. The event took place in the format of an open dialogue under the theme: "An Open Conversation about the Present and Future of Altai District."During the meeting, participants discussed the district's key socio-economic development priorities, the implementation of state programs, measures aimed at improving the quality of life of residents, and the region's future development prospects.Particular attention was given to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the fundamental legal framework that guarantees the rights and freedoms of citizens, establishes the principles of democratic governance, the rule of law, justice, and the accountability of public authorities to society. It was also noted that the constitutional reforms contribute to strengthening the principles of a Just Kazakhstan, enhancing the role of representative bodies, advancing local self-government, and expanding citizens' participation in making decisions of public importance.At the conclusion of the meeting, employees of the company had the opportunity to raise issues of concern and exchange views on the development of infrastructure, urban improvement, social support, employment, and other important matters affecting the district. Comprehensive answers were provided to all questions. Participants emphasized that such open dialogue platforms help strengthen mutual trust between the public and local authorities, promote constructive cooperation, and contribute to the sustainable development of Altai District.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1265480?lang=ru

Today, residents of Altai District contacted the district Maslikhat deputies to express their concerns about the long queues for mandatory medical examinations at the Psychoneurological Dispensary.On the same day, we visited the facility to assess the situation firsthand and speak directly with the residents.Unfortunately, the problem is real. Residents explained that they are forced to join the queue several days in advance, while some even arrive at the medical facility during the night out of concern that they will not be able to complete the required medical examination within the established timeframe. This situation has understandably caused public dissatisfaction, and these concerns cannot be considered unfounded.During our visit, we met with Yuri Viktorovich Dolgov, Director of the Altai District Psychiatric Dispensary, and discussed the current situation. According to him, the facility's existing capacity does not allow it to accommodate all applicants within a short period, which has resulted in the formation of long queues.Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, the deputies prepared and submitted official inquiries to the East Kazakhstan Region Health Department and the East Kazakhstan Region Police Department. The inquiries call for an increase in the number of citizens who can be served, the implementation of additional organizational measures, and the prevention of violations of the rights of residents who are unable to complete the required medical examination on time due to circumstances beyond their control.We are convinced that this issue must be resolved as quickly as possible. For our part, we will continue to monitor the situation through parliamentary oversight and will keep the residents of Altai District informed about the responses received and the decisions taken.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1265445?lang=ru

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is closely monitoring the development of logistics infrastructure of the largest international trading platforms. To date, the Ministry has not received any official requests from Wildberries regarding the placement of additional warehouse facilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. If relevant proposals are received, they will be considered taking into account national interests, as well as in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is fundamentally important for the Ministry that any projects of international companies are implemented on a mutually beneficial basis, taking into account the country's national interests, create additional opportunities for domestic entrepreneurs, and are accompanied by investments in the economy of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has significant transit and logistics potential. In this regard, the Ministry supports the implementation of investment projects aimed at developing modern warehouse and logistics infrastructure, creating new jobs, and developing cross-border e-commerce. In addition, processes related to the movement, storage, and handling of goods are regulated by the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the law of the Eurasian Economic Union. Therefore, no exceptions or special conditions are provided for individual market participants. Press Service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1265423?lang=ru