Thirty-two commercial documents were signed on the sidelines of the business forum. The signed agreements are aimed at developing and deepening Kazakh-Pakistani cooperation in finance, logistics, industry, energy, agro-industrial complex, digital services, and infrastructure.The largest industrial agreement signed during the visit was a contract between Kazakhstan's Falcon EuroBus LLP and Pakistan's QCC International for the supply of domestically produced electric buses to Pakistan, valued at $108 million. This document is of strategic importance for promoting Kazakhstan's mechanical engineering and strengthening the "Made in Kazakhstan" brand in international markets, opening up additional opportunities for expanding the export portfolio and further localizing high-tech products.A significant set of agreements focused on launching joint investment mechanisms and developing a financial infrastructure for cooperation. Specifically, Samruk-Kazyna JSC and the Fauji Group of Companies agreed to create a joint investment platform for the selection and implementation of projects in Kazakhstan and Pakistan. JSC Baiterek Research Holding is expanding its partnership opportunities in project and trade finance through collaboration with Habib Bank Limited, and in the transport and logistics segment through cooperation with TCS Private Limited.Furthermore, Freedom Holding Corp. and JSC Freedom Bank Kazakhstan signed a number of agreements with their Pakistani partners. Specifically, an agreement was signed with Meezan Bank Limited to develop correspondent relations and international settlements worth USD 20 million, as well as agreements aimed at developing cross-border financial and digital services.A significant number of agreements relate to the transport and logistics sector. For example, JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and National Logistics Corporation agreed to cooperate in multimodal transportation and transit. JSC Kazposhta signed memorandums with Pakistan Post and TCS Private Limited, providing for the development of postal and logistics infrastructure and the implementation of digital solutions. Furthermore, the Aktau International Sea Trade Port and the Port of Karachi reached agreements on developing port logistics and expanding cooperation.Also, in the industrial sector, agreements were reached to establish a joint venture for sugar production in the Zhetysu region between KazFoodProducts and Almoiz Group with an investment of $20 million, and a memorandum was signed between Kusto Group and QazTrade to develop construction materials production worth $20 million.In the chemical and processing industries, agreements were signed between BARK Qazaqstan LLP and relevant Pakistani entities, as well as a memorandum on the launch of chemical production in the Kyzylorda region between NorSon Chemical Industries and the Baikonur Agricultural Production Cooperative.A separate set of agreements covers digital services, IT, and telecommunications. Astana Hub and IGNITE Pakistan signed a memorandum of cooperation on developing startup ecosystems, while QazCode and Jazz Pakistan agreed to collaborate in the telecommunications sector.Additional agreements were signed on digital solutions and artificial intelligence, as well as on the integration of payment services.In the educational and medical fields, memorandums were signed between Astana Medical University and Maroof International Hospital, as well as agreements between iTech KZ and Gift University, aimed at expanding cooperation.In the space industry, Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary JSC and SUPARCO agreed on scientific and technical cooperation and the exchange of satellite data.Additionally, agreements were signed in the field of Islamic finance between Otbasy Bank and Meezan Bank Limited, as well as memorandums aimed at developing the agro-industrial complex and strengthening business ties between trade and industrial organizations of the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1155035?lang=kk

On February 4, 2026, a city-wide meeting was held at the Akimat (city administration) of Kostanay, dedicated to discussing the draft of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by heads of state institutions, deputies of the maslikhat (local representative body), members of public councils, representatives of non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and labor collectives.During the meeting, the key provisions of the draft new Constitution were discussed in detail. These provisions are aimed at the further development of democratic institutions, strengthening the principles of the rule of law, expanding citizen participation in state governance, and increasing the accountability of government bodies to society.It was noted that the discussion of the Constitution is an important stage in involving citizens in the processes of state governance and shaping legal culture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1154967?lang=kk

The issue of the relationship between international treaties and national legislation has been discussed by experts and the public for many years. Murat Abenov, a deputy of the Majilis, a member of the Constitutional Commission, explained the essence of the changes proposed in the new draft Constitution. "We, together with our colleagues, have carefully studied the draft norms. The important thing is that the new Constitution does not contain any provisions that would negate the legal force of international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan and generally recognized norms of international law," the deputy said. According to him, Kazakhstan remains committed to the principle of mutual respect in relations with other states, as well as to the main international treaties on human rights within the framework of the UN. The draft text does not contain norms that would imply a waiver of international obligations regarding inalienable human rights and freedoms. Focusing on the first block of changes, the deputy noted the contradictions that arose due to the primacy of international treaties over laws. "The current Constitution provided that in the event of a conflict between a law and an international treaty, the norms of an international treaty could be applied. In practice, this led to the automatic application of the rules of an international agreement even in cases where they could negatively affect national legislation and the exercise of citizens' rights and freedoms," Abenov noted. The deputy also drew attention to the risks related to the quality of international treaties themselves. "Unspecified and unclear obligations that arose when concluding such contracts subsequently gained priority, making it impossible to correct them through the laws of Kazakhstan. This negatively affected the stability of the legal system," the speaker said. As Murat Abenov explained, in the new draft Constitution, international treaties will retain the status of existing law, but the highest legal force will belong exclusively to the Constitution, without any reservations. The second block of changes concerns the procedure for applying international treaties. "Another shortcoming of the current Constitution is the norm that the procedure for the entry into force of international treaties "may be determined by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan," Abenov noted. He reminded that the mentioned norm contradicts the basic principles of the Constitution. According to him, such a structure creates legal uncertainty, does not clearly indicate the competence of state bodies, and opens the way to legal disputes, especially in the areas of international trade, technical regulation, and compliance with standards. Murat Abenov also noted the importance of open ceremonies. "Adoption of laws through open and public procedures, including discussions within the Kurultai, clearly defining the powers and responsibilities of state bodies, determining the necessary financial resources, as well as parliamentary oversight mechanisms, will create a more effective and predictable system for fulfilling international obligations," he said. As Abenov noted, a clear hierarchy, in which the highest legal force belongs only to the Constitution, makes the legal system more understandable. "In this case, the main goal of constitutional regulation is to ensure the stability of basic constitutional values, legal guarantees for citizens, and the compatibility of legislation," the deputy concluded.

The state will include in the text of its Constitution the basic principles of international law, universal human values, and human rights and freedoms enshrined in international documents. This was stated by Majilis deputy, Doctor of Laws Unzila Shapak, at a regular meeting of the Commission on Constitutional Reform. He explained that the relationship between international law and national law is based not on supremacy and subordination, but on the principles of interaction, complementarity and coordination. In this regard, the proposed draft Constitution provides for basic provisions regarding international treaties. "Thus, to briefly summarize paragraph 1 of Article 5, the Republic of Kazakhstan does not renounce international obligations, but rather recognizes it as an important component of applicable law, that is, regulating public relations," the deputy clarified. That is, the draft Constitution stipulates that the mechanism for the application of international treaties on the territory of the country will be established by law. In this context, one of the main tasks is to prevent the direct or indirect restriction or weakening of national state sovereignty, which is protected as a matter of course. "That is, we recognize international obligations as part of existing law, apply them in accordance with legal requirements, and publish them, since they establish binding rules of conduct for subjects of public relations," the lawyer explained.

For the first time, our millennial history has been written into the new draft Constitution as a key value. State Counselor Yerlan Karin said this at the 7th meeting of the Commission on Constitutional Reforms. According to him, the current 1995 Constitution does not contain a single word about history. "The phrase "Preserving the continuity of the millennial history of the Great Steppe" in the Preamble of the draft new Constitution testifies to the continuous continuity of our history, to the fact that Kazakhstan is the center of nomadic civilization. Thus, for the first time, our history is enshrined in the Constitution not as a declaration, but as a state value," said Erlan Karin. The concepts of "Great Steppe" and "thousand-year history" in the Preamble are concepts that testify to the historical entity of Kazakhstan and define its state identity. At the same time, the State Counselor emphasized that the new Constitution clearly states that the state language is Kazakh. "In particular, Article 9, paragraph 1, clearly states that "the state language of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the Kazakh language." That is, we have one state language, and that is the Kazakh language. There is no other state language. Our language is on a high pedestal, in its place. As long as our state exists, it will never fall below that pedestal. For this, we must preserve and protect this state. We must think about the unity of the country," Yerlan Karin noted. He also noted that there are many differences between the new draft Constitution and the current Constitution adopted in 1995. "The new draft Constitution is the result of proposals and initiatives received from citizens of the country, experts, public activists, and various organizations for more than six months, and the fruit of various lengthy discussions that have been held to date," said Erlan Karin.