First-year cadet Yeraly Zhazit of the Academy of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a representative of a military dynasty for whom service to the Motherland has become a family tradition. He is currently studying Command and Tactical Communications at the country’s leading military educational institution in Petropavlovsk.The history of the military dynasty began with his great-grandfather, Zhumabek Mynalimov, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War. For his courage and heroism on the battlefield, he was awarded the Order of Glory, 2nd and 3rd Class. During combat operations in Belarus, he distinguished himself in the destruction of enemy forces and the capture of strategically important military positions.The military profession was continued by subsequent generations of the family. The cadet’s grandfather, Zhazit Mynalimov, completed his compulsory military service in the Soviet Army. His father, Askar Mynalimov, served for many years in the internal affairs bodies and the National Guard. He worked in criminal investigation and organized crime units before continuing his career within the law enforcement troops. For his exemplary service, he received a number of departmental awards.Today, Yeraly Zhazit proudly carries on the family’s traditions. During his studies, he has established himself as a disciplined, motivated, and active cadet. The future officer aims to graduate from the Academy with honors and receive his first officer rank of Senior Lieutenant from the Head of State. He is already making every effort to achieve this goal.Thus, the Mynalimov family’s tradition of serving the Motherland continues into its fourth generation. A military legacy that began with a Great Patriotic War veteran is now being carried forward by a future officer of the National Guard.It is worth noting that 142 cadets are graduating from the Academy of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan this year. Sixteen graduates who complete their studies with distinction will receive honors diplomas and, for the first time in the Academy’s history, will be awarded the military rank of Senior Lieutenant immediately upon graduation. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1242064?lang=ru

Over the past five and a half years, more than 5.8 trillion tenge of pension savings have been used to improve housing conditions and pay for medical treatment.The most significant withdrawals occurred in 2021 – approximately 2.6 trillion tenge. While there was a decrease in 2022-2023, the volume of withdrawals has increased in recent years, exceeding 1 trillion tenge in 2025.As a reminder, the Head of State emphasized that the main goal of the pension system is pension provision, and "our goal is not to give away all savings now, leaving people without a decent pension in old age."YearTransferred by the UAPF to authorized operators for crediting to special accounts of applicants for the purposes of:Improve housing conditions(amount, million tenge)Pay for medical treatment(amount, million tenge)20212,468,085126,5422022703,232192,3912023170,905100,3862024396,683173,8752025824,360391,733From 01.01.2026 to 31.05.26 (as of 01.06.2026)318,206333Throughout these years, the amounts withdrawn significantly exceeded the amounts allocated to the immediate objective of providing pensions to citizens.Furthermore, in some years, withdrawals exceeded incoming contributions.The withdrawal of savings from investment also leads to an increase in lost investment income. In the long term, this will lead to a significant reduction in savings at retirement age.It should be noted that in Kazakhstan, the share of accumulated investment income in contributors' pension savings is growing and currently stands at approximately 40%, while in international practice, it typically exceeds 80%.In developed countries, pension assets are a source of investment and sustainable economic growth. In advanced countries, accumulated pension assets exceed 100% of GDP; in Kazakhstan, pension assets currently account for approximately 16% of GDP.Globally, the primary objective of the funded pension system is to ensure future pension benefits. Therefore, it is important to preserve pension savings for the benefit of citizens' future pensions and their further growth through long-term investments in Kazakhstan and international markets.  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-semey/press/news/details/1242065?lang=ru

Information message on the features of tax administration when interacting with counterparties from states with preferential taxationAttention taxpayers! In connection with the enactment of the 2026 Tax Code, special requirements and restrictions are established for operations with persons registered in states with preferential taxation (offshore zones). Criteria for classification as states with preferential taxation A foreign state or territory is recognized as a state with preferential taxation if one of the following conditions is met:the established income tax rate is less than 10 percent;there are laws on the confidentiality of financial information that allow maintaining secrecy about the actual owners of property or income;there is a lack of effective information exchange with the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan (written refusal or failure to provide information for more than two years). The list of such states is approved by the authorized body. (Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 492 dated September 12, 2025). Procedure for taxation at the source of payment When paying income to non-residents registered in preferential states, the following rules apply:Increased rate: Income is subject to income tax at the source of payment at a rate of 20 percent.Territorial principle: Payments for performance of work and provision of services are recognized as income from sources in the Republic of Kazakhstan for such persons, regardless of the place of their actual performance.Restriction of benefits: Provisions of international tax treaties on tax exemption do not apply if the recipient is not the ultimate (actual) beneficial owner of the income. Restrictions on the recognition of expenses as deductions For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, strict limits are set for deductions on transactions with interconnected parties from offshore zones:Expenses for management, consulting, auditing, legal, advertising, and a number of other services, as well as royalties, are deductible in an amount not exceeding 3 percent of taxable income.Taxes paid in states with preferential taxation are not deductible in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Special procedure for determining the value of property Upon the realization of assets (securities, participation shares, real estate), the rights to which or transactions with which are registered in a state with preferential taxation, or acquired in such a state, their initial cost is recognized as equal to zero. In this case, the entire amount of the realization is taxed without deducting acquisition costs. Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) A non-resident legal entity or other form of organization is recognized as a CFC automatically if it is registered in a state with preferential taxation. Regarding such companies:Exemptions from taxation of financial profit provided for ordinary foreign companies do not apply.CFC profit is included in the resident's taxable income and taxed at a rate of 20 percent for legal entities or in accordance with a progressive scale for individuals.Losses of CFCs from preferential states are not taken into account and do not reduce the total profit.Recommendations: Business entities are recommended to exercise due diligence when structuring transactions with foreign counterparties and timely check the status of the partner's country of registration in the approved list of states with preferential taxation to minimize tax risks and exclude cases of additional tax assessment based on the results of desk audits and tax inspections.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1242061?lang=ru

Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev held an in-person citizen reception on a first-come, first-served basis. Twelve people registered for the reception today, two of whom joined online.Most attendees raised issues of social support, housing, street paving, and employment.A resident of the village of Sekseul in the Aral District spoke about the paving of Aktan Batyr and Tazhibaev Streets. Design documentation for these streets is scheduled for 2028. As part of the "Auyl – El Besigi" program, medium-term repairs were completed on the Akorda cul-de-sac in the village of Sekseul in 2023. Now, repairs to the section of the cul-de-sac leading to the kindergarten are scheduled for the near future.The completion of residential buildings built by the "Bazis-A" institution for railway workers was also discussed at the reception. Currently, 8 of the 38 two-family residential buildings are fully completed and commissioned in accordance with established procedures.A resident of the Al-Farabi microdistrict in Kyzylorda raised issues related to the construction of a children's playground, road repairs, and public transportation.In this regard, a vacant plot of land has been identified in the area for the construction of a children's playground, and the project is planned to be included in the implementation plan under the "Popular Participatory Budget" program.Furthermore, residents of the dead-end of Kyzylzharma-3 Street previously requested that public transportation line #27 be stopped at the turnoff, as it does not reach the village of Karaultobe from S. Bayseitova Street. The residents' request was reviewed, and a positive resolution was reached.Infrastructure improvements are also being implemented systematically. Road repairs on five of the seven streets in the area from the Al-Farabi microdistrict to the border of Karaultobe village were completed by Alem Trans Zhol LLC.Repairs on Aralbayev Street are currently in the final stages. Projects aimed at improving the quality of life of residents are continuing in stages.A resident of the village of Akzharma came to inquire about employment in his field. The regional governor noted that employment issues are not ignored and are addressed within the framework of the law.All issues raised during the meeting are being resolved in stages in accordance with current legislation. This time, specific instructions were given to the responsible industry managers for each resident's request.It is worth noting that to schedule an in-person meeting with the regional governor, residents can submit a request through the eGov portal, the e-Otinish unified platform, or by submitting a written application to the governor's office.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1242063?lang=ru

Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики РК Серик Жумангарин провел двустороннюю встречу с делегацией Исламской Республики Иран во главе с Министром дорог и городского развития Фарзане Садек.Стороны обсудили реализацию договоренностей, достигнутых главами государств в ходе официального визита Президента Ирана в Казахстан в декабре 2025 года, развитие международного транспортного коридора «Север - Юг», расширение портовой инфраструктуры, увеличение объемов взаимной торговли и совершенствование транспортно-логистических связей между двумя странами. Открывая встречу, вице-премьер Казахстана Серик Жумангарин подчеркнул, что Иран является одним из ключевых торгово-экономических партнеров Казахстана в регионе.«Укрепление сотрудничества – это стратегическая задача, поставленная главами наших государств. По итогам 2025 года товарооборот между Казахстаном и Ираном увеличился на 26,4%, составив $430,2 млн. Это подтверждает высокий потенциал для дальнейшего расширения, в том числе в рамках Дорожной карты по доведению взаимной торговли до 3 млрд долларов и благодаря подписанному Соглашению о свободной торговле между Ираном и ЕАЭС», — отметил Серик Жумангарин.В свою очередь Фарзане Садек подчеркнула, что ее визит направлен на практическую реализацию достигнутых ранее договоренностей и дальнейшее укрепление транспортно-логистического сотрудничества, которое в условиях современных геополитических процессов приобретает особое значение для обеих стран.Особое внимание стороны уделили развитию международного транспортного коридора «Север – Юг». Казахстан и Иран обладают уникальным географическим положением на пересечении маршрутов «Север – Юг» и «Восток – Запад», что создает значительный потенциал для роста транзитных перевозок.По итогам 2025 года объем перевозок по коридору «Север – Юг» увеличился на 12% и достиг 3,5 млн тонн. Железнодорожные перевозки между двумя странами выросли на 69%.Для дальнейшего раскрытия потенциала маршрута Серик Жумангарин предложил разработать совместную Дорожную карту по модернизации транспортной инфраструктуры. Реализация комплекса мер позволит увеличить пропускную способность коридора до 20 млн тонн в год.Стороны также отметили важность подписанного пятистороннего железнодорожного соглашения между Китаем, Казахстаном, Туркменистаном, Ираном и Турцией, а также предстоящее подписание четырехстороннего тарифного соглашения между Казахстаном, Россией, Туркменистаном и Ираном, которое создаст дополнительные условия для роста торговли и транзита.Одной из ключевых тем переговоров стало развитие портовой инфраструктуры. Иранская сторона сообщила о завершении согласования вопроса выделения Казахстану земельного участка в порту Шахид Раджаи (Бендер-Аббас). После завершения необходимых процедур участок будет передан казахстанской стороне.Кроме того, Иран подтвердил готовность предоставить Казахстану возможности для работы в порту Чабахар, который обеспечивает прямой выход к рынкам Южной и Юго-Восточной Азии. По информации Фарзане Садек, строительство железнодорожной линии Захедан – Чабахар завершено более чем на 90%, а запуск объекта запланирован в ближайшие месяцы. После ввода линии в эксплуатацию порт Чабахар будет интегрирован в международную железнодорожную сеть, связывающую Индийский океан, Центральную Азию и Европу.В ответ Казахстан подтвердил готовность рассмотреть возможность предоставления иранской стороне портовых площадей, причалов и терминалов в портах Актау и Курык для развития логистической деятельности иранских компаний на Каспии.По итогам встречи стороны подтвердили намерение ускорить реализацию договоренностей, достигнутых на высшем уровне, обеспечить оперативную координацию работы по привлечению инвесторов, активизировать развитие транспортно-логистической инфраструктуры.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1242038?lang=ru