The National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan has completed its 2026 autumn conscription campaign. From September 9 to October 15, more than 7,000 citizens were called up for military service. The recruitment plan was fulfilled in full, in accordance with the schedule and within the established deadlines.Most of the new recruits will join units responsible for maintaining public order, ensuring security at mass events, and guarding important state facilities and penal institutions.After completing the required training, the young servicemen will begin carrying out their assigned duties. Together with police officers, National Guard personnel maintain public order in 21 cities across the country. More than 7,000 Guardsmen are involved in this work every day. Another approximately 2,000 servicemen guard important state facilities and penal institutions.The autumn conscription campaign marked another stage in staffing the troops to carry out public security tasks. Service in the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan helps young citizens develop discipline, responsibility, resilience and a readiness to act in the interests of society.For many conscripts, this period will be an important stage in their personal development, allowing them to gain practical skills and strengthen their sense of civic responsibility. The knowledge and experience they acquire will help them perform their duties in the future and contribute to the safety and security of the people of Kazakhstan. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1313060?lang=ru

A republican tournament on kazakh kuresi among youth, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of labor and homefront veteran, holder of the Order of the Badge of Honor Mashbek Saparbaiuly Nalibayev, has started in the Zhanakorgan district.The opening ceremony was attended by Kyzylorda region Akim Murat Ergeshbayev, Kurultai deputies Serik Kozhaniyazov, Nurken Bakytbekuly and Magzhan Eraliyev, member of the People's Council of Kazakhstan Murat Abenov, state and public figure Markhabat Zhayymbetov, representatives of the intelligentsia and elders.The head of the region wished the participants of the traditional tournament success and bright victories."Labor and homefront veteran Mashbek Saparbaiuly devoted his life to honest work and considered serving the Motherland his civic duty. His life path is a vivid example of resilience, modesty, diligence and sincere patriotism.The strengthening of the state and the prosperity of the country are the result of the selfless labor of such outstanding people, who for many years faithfully served their people.I am confident that young wrestlers will achieve high results in the future, glorify kazakh kuresi and make a worthy contribution to the development of domestic sports. Taking this opportunity, on behalf of the residents of Kyzylorda region and on my own behalf, I express sincere gratitude to the descendants of Mashbek Saparbaiuly, who make a significant contribution to the development of sports in our region",- said Murat Ergeshbayev. The head of the region also recalled the words of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev about the need to develop sports infrastructure and increase public interest in sports.According to him, with the support of the Head of State and the Government, a central stadium with 11,000 seats, tennis and inclusive sports centers, as well as 24 new sports facilities have been commissioned in the region. Currently, construction of the multidisciplinary sports complex 'Kyzylorda Arena' continues in the regional center.Thanks to systematic work in this direction, more than 377 thousand residents of the region are engaged in mass sports.The opening ceremony also featured speeches by Markhabat Zhayymbetov, chairman of the regional council of veterans Serik Duysenbayev, and Pazylbek Nalibayev, a representative of the descendants of Mashbek Nalibayev.The tournament in memory of Mashbek Saparbaiuly has been held since 2005 and attracts more and more participants every year. This year, the competition is being held for the 21st time. About 250 athletes from different regions of Kazakhstan and districts of the region are competing for the title of the strongest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1313049?lang=ru

In the Samara district, a solemn opening ceremony of the stele was held at the entrance to the village of Samara. It is expected that the new object will become a business card of the settlement and contribute to the development of the tourist potential of the district. The installation of the stele was part of the improvement of territories within the framework of the Republican environmental action "Taza Kazakhstan", which is carried out in accordance with the instructions of the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The size of the object is 6 × 3.5 meters, the cost is 5 million tenge. The project was implemented thanks to the initiative and joint efforts of local entrepreneurs, heads of farms and residents of the district. They contributed to the improvement of their native land. As Akim of Samara district Serik Zhenisov noted, the activity and initiative of the population makes an important contribution to the development of the region. "Thanks to such initiatives, projects aimed at developing infrastructure are being implemented in the district, opening up new opportunities. Our initiative residents make a great contribution to the development of the district. Today we are not just opening a new facility, but also opening up new opportunities for the development of Tourism and taking a step towards the formation of a well — known brand of the district," Serik Zhenisov said. This year, the improvement of the transport infrastructure was also carried out. The roundabout junctions at the entrance to the village of Samar and at the exit from the village were expanded and improved. The renovation of public spaces will continue in the future. Next year, it is planned to improve and completely renovate the Central Square named after Abai in the Samara district, as well as create new public spaces. These projects are aimed at improving the appearance of the district, creating favorable conditions for residents and increasing the tourist attractiveness of the region. This year, work on the improvement of the territory in front of the district akimat is also being completed. At the moment, paving stones are being laid here, a pedestrian sidewalk is being built, as well as flower beds are planned to be installed. The systematic modernization of infrastructure and support for the initiatives of the population will create a modern and comfortable environment. This contributes to the transformation of the Samara district into a comfortable place for residents, and an attractive place for guests.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1312993?lang=ru

A DIALOGUE BENEFICIAL TO EVERYONE!The pension system is a topic that affects everyone, regardless of age or profession. A person’s financial stability and confidence in the future depend on how well they understand the principles behind the accumulation of pension savings.In an interview with the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) as part of the "Dialogues on the Pension System" project, Yelena Bakhmutova, Chair of the Council of the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, discussed key changes—both implemented and planned—within the pension system. She addressed the role of personal savings, the importance of long-term financial planning, and other pressing issues.On ReformsYelena Bakhmutova:"Following a directive from the Head of State issued earlier this year, the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market began developing a 'capital market development program'—as they have termed it—which spans the period up to 2030.The program, which was recently presented, includes a number of new proposals aimed directly at improving the efficiency of pension asset management. It is important to note that this is an ongoing reform; it encompasses both the scope of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population—which is responsible for developing approaches to citizens' pension provision—and specific components, such as the management of pension savings.What is new in this program? It did not emerge from a vacuum; the program has been in development since the beginning of the year, following extensive discussions with market participants—specifically, investment portfolio managers. As you may know, the option already exists for Kazakhstani citizens to transfer their savings to private management companies, should they choose to do so.The regulator has now proposed that these management companies offer a variety of investment strategies, tailored to individuals of different ages." Currently, private asset management companies can offer three types of portfolios—high-risk, moderate, and conservative—from which an account holder can choose. Naturally, these companies do not manage the assets themselves; rather, they select specialized firms to professionally manage the accumulated funds. Throughout this process, all regulatory standards—including the safeguarding and segregation of assets, as well as the custodial separation of a firm’s own assets from pension assets—remain in place. Record-keeping will continue to be handled by the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund.Furthermore, a new option is emerging: in the future, the National Bank may also offer account holders a more diversified portfolio structure. How is this envisioned? Essentially, account holders within this "default" portfolio will be gradually transitioned into different age-based cohorts.On Inflation, Investing, and PerformanceElena Bakhmutova:"Just this past month, thanks to joint anti-inflationary measures, we have managed to bring inflation down—specifically to 9.8%, which is below the 10% mark.Over the years, there have been periodic spikes in inflation, periods of instability, and even crises; therefore, performance should be evaluated over a longer timeframe. Returning to the portfolios: for a high-risk portfolio, it is appropriate to assess performance over a period of about five years. For a moderate portfolio, a three-year horizon is suitable, while a conservative portfolio can, in principle, be evaluated on an annual basis. It really depends on the specific type.As for how performance is measured—private asset managers operate against benchmarks, a standard that is currently in effect. If they deliver returns in line with these benchmarks, it serves as an indicator that their management is effective." In other words, if fund managers achieve a certain level of return, that’s excellent; if the return is lower, it means the manager is inefficient. It is very straightforward to track performance here. Previously, the National Bank did not have a benchmark. However, under the current proposal, the Bank will delegate asset management; the entities receiving these mandates—whether they are foreign or domestic managers—will operate against specific benchmarks tailored to the markets they manage or the structure of the mandate they have been assigned. Consequently, the National Bank will effectively transition to a system based on benchmarks.On personal responsibility and the importance of monitoring pension savingsThe modern pension system relies on a tripartite responsibility shared by the state, the employer, and the individual contributor. Regular pension contributions, along with the investment income generated from them, play an increasingly vital role in securing one’s financial well-being after retirement. Today, contributors can monitor their incoming contributions, the total value of their savings, and any accrued investment income through the digital services provided by the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF). Such oversight helps in identifying potential errors in a timely manner, tracking the growth of one’s savings, and evaluating...https://youtu.be/7aOL1vROqU4?si=rPWAdLERy2hgROqjSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1312958?lang=ru

Baghdad, October 18, 2026 – During the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC CFM), held in the capital of the Republic of Iraq, Ambassador Bagdat Amreyev, representing the Republic of Kazakhstan, was unanimously elected to the position of Assistant Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for Administration and Finance. During the session, Ambassador Bagdat Amreyev also took the oath of office, officially assuming his duties.The election of Kazakhstan’s representative to one of the senior leadership positions within the OIC General Secretariat, the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations in terms of the number of Member States, reflects the high level of trust placed in Kazakhstan by OIC Member States and recognition of its contribution to strengthening multilateral cooperation. This decision is expected to further enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and the OIC and promote joint initiatives in the interests of the Organization’s Member States.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1312959?lang=ru