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Agro-Festival "Qostanaı Dala Festivali" and Jańa Dala / Green Day ’2026 28.07.2026
Dear residents and guests of Kostanay!This summer, our region will host one of the key events of the agricultural sector — the "Qostanaı Dala Festivali" agro-festival. As part of the event, the Kazakh Field Day — Jańa Dala / Green Day ’2026 — will take place.Prize Giveaway.To mark this major occasion, a giveaway of fuel and monetary certificates will be held for residents and guests of the region.Partners and Sponsors: * "BN–ARNAZ" LLP * "Deka-PS" LLP * "KST Trade" LLP * "Logistic Solutions" LLP * "Rud Trans Oil" LLP * "Avtoresurs T" LLP * "Asyl-Nura KZ" LLP * "Kazneft Company" LLP * "Kostanaynefteprodukt" LLP * "Etalon Region" LLPWe invite you to join the region's main agricultural event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1264741?lang=ru
Kazakhstan and Algeria Intend to Enhance Financial and Economic Cooperation 28.07.2026
Algiers, July 28, 2026 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Algeria, Anuarbek Akhmetov, met with the Minister of Finance of Algeria, Abdelkrim Bouzred. The parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the financial and economic sphere.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat presented the political and socio-economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also spoke about the entry into force of the new Constitution, as well as the preparations for the upcoming Qurultay (Parliament) elections. The Ambassador also presented Kazakhstan's achievements in the fields of digitalization, the development of the e-government system, and electronic payments.The Minister of Finance of Algeria highly appreciated the results of the reforms carried out in Kazakhstan and confirmed the Algerian side's interest in expanding financial and economic cooperation with Kazakhstan.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing cooperation and agreed to intensify cooperation both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international financial institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-algeria/press/news/details/1264743?lang=ru
Military prosecutors and psychologists discussed the prevention of crisis states among military personnel 28.07.2026
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A dialogue platform was held at the Maslikhat of the Altay district with the participation of deputies of the district maslikhat, members of the Public Council, and representatives of the civil sector. 28.07.2026
A dialogue platform was held at the Maslikhat of the Altay district with the participation of deputies of the district maslikhat, members of the Public Council, and representatives of the civil sector.The platform's work involved R.N. Akhmedzyanov, head of the Public Foundation "Center for Local Self-Government Development"; P.G. Lobachev, member of the National Multi-Stakeholder Group for the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative under the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan and chairman of the Public Organization "Echo"; as well as Bekturganov D.B., a representative of the Public Foundation "Civil Expertise" and a member of the international board of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.The main theme of the meeting was the current development plans for the Altay district in the context of the activities of the Altay city industrial site of the East Kazakhstan Mining and Processing Complex of Kazzinc LLP, as well as the further prospects for the socio-economic development of the territory.The dialogue platform was attended by A.A. Tyutenkov, Deputy Director for Administrative Affairs of the Altay city industrial site of the East Kazakhstan Mining and Processing Complex of Kazzinc LLP, who spoke about the current activities of the enterprise, the prospects for the Maleevsky mine and the processing plant, and the production projects being implemented as part of current operations.During the open discussion, participants touched upon a wide range of issues concerning the operation of enterprises in the city and district, the environmental situation in the city, the implementation of numerous social projects and initiatives by Kazzinc LLP aimed at the development of the city and district, the company's participation in public-private partnership projects, the preparation and training of qualified specialists, the attraction of young personnel, and the further social partnership between the enterprise and the region.Meeting participants noted that constructive interaction has been established between the deputy corps, the Public Council, the akimat, and the enterprises of the Altay district. Fruitful joint work is carried out on a permanent basis, and meetings are regularly held on various platforms with the participation of representatives of the maslikhat, akimat, and the public. This format of open dialogue allows for the timely discussion of current issues and the joint search for solutions.Special attention was paid to issues whose resolution requires amendments to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In particular, participants again highlighted the need to improve mechanisms for providing relocation allowances not only to specialists arriving in rural settlements, but also to doctors, teachers, cultural workers, and other in-demand specialists coming to work in monocities. Deputies of the Altay district have repeatedly raised this issue and sent corresponding appeals to the authorized state bodies, as its resolution is possible exclusively at the legislative level.Meeting participants expressed confidence that the proposals and problematic issues voiced during the dialogue, which are relevant to the residents of the Altay district, will be brought to the attention of the relevant state bodies by representatives of the National Multi-Stakeholder Group and will be reflected in further discussions on improving the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1264711?lang=ru
Progress of the National Project “Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors” Reviewed 28.07.2026
A meeting chaired by the District Akim was held today in the conference hall of the District Akimat.The meeting began with a review of the implementation of the National Project “Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sectors” across the district. Within the framework of the project, participants discussed the progress of modernization works on engineering and utility infrastructure in the settlements of Karmakshy (Kyzyltam), Akzhar, III International, and Aldashbay Akhun.The meeting also addressed the issue of replacing street name signs in the township and rural districts in accordance with the unified standard approved by the Republican Onomastic Commission, including the introduction of QR code integration. The District Akim instructed all township and rural district akims to complete the full replacement of street name signs.Preparations for the traditional nationwide charity campaign “Road to School”, held ahead of the new academic year, were also discussed. The responsible departments were tasked with organizing the charity campaign at a high standard.Another important agenda item concerned the preparation of livestock feed for the winter season. The District Department of Agriculture and Land Relations, together with the akims of the township and rural districts, was instructed to ensure adequate feed reserves, prevent unjustified price increases, and keep all preparatory work under continuous supervision.Concluding the meeting, the District Akim instructed all responsible bodies to ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of the assigned tasks, emphasizing that their execution would remain under постоянный monitoring.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1264707?lang=ru
Continuing the topic of organizing a public transport stop in the western part of the city, in the area of the Holy St. Daniel's Church, a joint site visit took place today. 28.07.2026
Continuing the topic of organizing a public transport stop in the western part of the city, in the area of the Holy St. Daniel's Church, a joint site visit took place today.The working meeting was attended by the rector of the Holy St. Daniel's Church of the city of Altay, Priest Alexei, deputies of the Altay district maslikhat, members of the Public Council, members of the commission on anti-corruption issues, the head of the State Institution "Department of Housing and Communal Services, Passenger Transport, Roads and Housing Inspection of the Altay District" K.A. Zhuanganov, the akim of the city of Altay S.V. Okhremenko, senior state inspector of the Altay district police department F. Kenzhibekov, and representatives of passenger carriers.During the site visit, participants discussed possible options for the location of the stopping point and determined the most convenient location, taking into account the needs of the parishioners of the Holy St. Daniel's Church and the residents of the western part of the city.As a reminder, until the installation of a stop pavilion, a decision has been made to organize a temporary public transport stop on request in the area of the church, at the location where the road sign 5.12 "Bus and (or) trolleybus stop" is installed.This decision will allow for more convenient access to the church and improved transport services for residents of the western part of the city immediately, without waiting for the construction of a full-scale stop complex.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1264694?lang=ru
Kazakhstan and the Saudi Fund for Development Discuss Next Steps to Enhance Cooperation 28.07.2026
Riyadh, July 23, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development Sultan Al-Marshad.During the negotiations, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Saudi Fund for Development, with particular emphasis on the implementation of joint projects in infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable development.The Kazakh diplomat expressed appreciation for the Saudi Fund for Development’s contribution to the implementation of socially significant projects in Kazakhstan and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s interest in further expanding cooperation through new promising initiatives.In turn, Sultan Al-Marshad reaffirmed the Fund’s readiness to continue considering projects of mutual interest and expressed its commitment to further strengthening partnership with Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their joint efforts to further enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Saudi Fund for Development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1264679?lang=ru
Humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Lebanon is strengthening. 28.07.2026
On July 27, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Lebanon, Rasul Jumaly, met with Saleh Khaled, a renowned public figure and head of the Jamiat Al-Fitr organization. During the conversation, the current state of relations and prospects for their development were discussed. In particular, the importance of developing humanitarian cooperation between Kazakhstan and Lebanon was noted, as well as the possibility of organizing cultural and educational forums and joint information projects. Furthermore, the study and preservation of Mamluk heritage, a shared heritage of the two peoples, and ways to develop ties with Tripoli, one of the major centers of the Mamluk era, were discussed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1264664?lang=ru
Today, the forty-fourth extraordinary session of the VIII convocation of the Altay district maslikhat was held with the participation of the district akim R.T. Kurmambaev. 28.07.2026
Today, the forty-fourth extraordinary session of the VIII convocation of the Altay district maslikhat was held with the participation of the district akim R.T. Kurmambaev.During the meeting, deputies considered the issues approved on the agenda.The main issue was the introduction of changes to the maslikhat decision "On the district budget of the Altay district for 2026–2028." The report was presented by A.V. Grechushnikova, Deputy Head of the "Department of Economy and Budget Planning of the Altay District" state institution.This issue sparked active discussion among the deputies. Due to the optimization of district budget expenditures, funds previously allocated for the implementation of a number of projects that district residents had long awaited were reduced. During the voting on this issue, two deputies declined to adopt the decision.Additionally, deputies considered and supported changes to the following issues:the rules and amounts of social support for the payment of utility services and the purchase of fuel for specialists of state healthcare, social security, education, culture, sports, and veterinary organizations living and working in the rural settlements of the Altay district;the rules for providing social assistance, determining the amounts, and identifying the list of certain categories of citizens in need.T.Y. Shidych, Head of the "Department of Employment and Social Programs of the Altay District" state institution, spoke on these issues.Following the review of all issues on the agenda, the corresponding decisions were adopted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1264665?lang=ru
Why do i need product labeling? 28.07.2026
Why do i need product labeling?Confirmation of product authenticityFull tracking of product movementConsumer protectionFighting the shadow marketLabeling is a guarantee of safety, quality of goods and trust in them.(Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1264639?lang=ru
Almaty hosted the Global Strategic Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security 28.07.2026
 On 28 July 2026, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered welcoming remarks at the opening of the Global Strategic Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security under the theme “Youth as Catalysts of Change: From Normative Progress to Implementation Impact.”The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the United Nations Youth Office and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of the Government of Italy.In his remarks, Ambassador reviewed the achievements of the first decade of implementing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda, established under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250. He underscored the importance of further institutionalizing the agenda and outlined its key priorities for future advancement. Particular emphasis was placed on Kazakhstan's experience in advancing state youth policy, its cooperation with the entities of the United Nations system, as well as the significance of the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan, currently being established in Almaty, as a new platform for regional cooperation.Opening remarks were also delivered by UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita. The event was attended by United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa, UNFPA Representative in Kazakhstan Chinwe Ogbonna and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Katarzyna Wawiernia.The Global Strategic Dialogue brought together representatives of United Nations entities, the expert community, government institutions, and young leaders from different regions of the world to discuss practical mechanisms for implementing the Youth, Peace and Security agenda. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1264632?lang=ru
KazAID and JICA Strengthen Development Partnership 28.07.2026
On July 28, 2026, Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development  “KazAID”, Nurgali Arystanov, had a meeting with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the sides discussed areas of cooperation, the implementation of the cooperation roadmap within the signed Memorandum of Understanding between the agencies, and other questions related to enhancing institutional capacity. The sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing bilateral cooperation and expanding joint initiatives to achieve sustainable development goals.       Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1264618?lang=ru
Экономика министрлігі 🇰🇿, [28 июл. 2026 в 11:02] 2026 жылы «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы аясында 12 мың шақырым инженерлік желі жөнделеді 28.07.2026
  2026 жылы Қазақстанда «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы аясында 12 мың шақырым инженерлік желі жөнделеді. Осы мақсаттарға 1,1 трлн теңгеден астам қаражат жұмсалады. Бұл туралы Үкімет отырысында ұлттық экономика вице-министрі Асан Дарбаев мәлімдеді.Оның айтуынша 759 млрд теңге құрылыс жұмыстарына қаржыландырылды. Ал 379 млрд теңге бойынша ЕРС-мердігері айқындалған жобалар шеңберінде жобалау-сметалық құжаттама әзірленіп, отандық тауар өндірушілерден материалдар сатып алу жұмыстары жүргізілуде.2026 жылы сондай-ақ 8 кәсіпорынды инфрақұрылымның аса жоғары тозу аймағынан тозу деңгейі орташа санатқа шығару жоспарланған.2025 жылы «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы аясында қаржыландыру көлемі 547 млрд теңге болатын 6,6 мың шақырым инженерлік желі жөнделді. Бұдан бөлек, 8 кәсіпорын тәуекелі жоғары «қызыл» аймақтан шығарылдыSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1264596?lang=ru
Investment portfolios managed by the NBRK and the IPM as of July 1, 2026 28.07.2026
UAPF JSC (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on pension asset management by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Pension Asset Investment Management" section.The total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPMs as of July 1, 2026, amounted to KZT 28,081.70 bln. As of this date, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately KZT26,786.27 bln. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the NBRK amounted to KZT1,173.59 bln.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to KZT121.84 bln. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of KazakhstanThe National Bank of Kazakhstan, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments, diversifying the portfolio by currency, country, sector, and issuer.According to information provided by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the main investment areas of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC as of July 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 43.32%, bonds of quasi-public companies – 7.87%, deposits of the National Bank of Kazakhstan – 3.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.57%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.07%, IFI – 0.97%, and government securities of foreign countries – 0.41%.38.37% of assets are invested through index management. This approach involves creating an investment portfolio focused on a benchmark portfolio, which is a set of securities reflecting the contributor's strategic interests. The benchmark portfolio's return serves as a metric for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio is based on indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Index management of assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan both independently and with the involvement of foreign management companies in certain areas, including sub-portfolios of bonds from developed and developing countries, corporate bonds, and equities.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through the CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency – 59.00%, in US dollars – 41.00% of the pension asset portfolio.As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT1,114.54 bln, income from market revaluation of securities amounted to KZT91.69 bln, income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to KKZT127.62 bln, and other income amounted to KZT3.33 bln.The market revaluation of foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, was negative.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 amounted to approximately 2.51 trillion tenge, with a return of 10.29% for this period. The ECPC's investment portfolio as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 88.17%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.74%, repo transactions – 3.08%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio, funded by the ECPC, includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT69.44 bln. The revaluation of securities brought contributors KZT1.69 bln.As of July 1, 2026, accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to KZT122.77 bln, with a return of 16.84% for the period.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the UAPF's official website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managersThe total volume of pension assets under IPM management is KZT121.84 bln.As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to KZT19.32 bln.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 31.79%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.57%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.80%, government securities of foreign governments – 9.42%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.19%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.24%, repo – 4.99%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.28%, microfinance organizations – 2.94%.Please note that 54.48% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 44.66% in US dollars, and 0.86% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 13.88%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT15.53 bln.Main investment areas: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 28.58%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 20.35%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.72%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.00%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.12%, units of Exchange Traded Funds whose asset structure mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components – 5.55%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.42%.Investments in national currency accounted for 67.76% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 32.24%.The return on pension assets at the beginning of the year was 5.98%, and over the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026, it was 11.41%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets held in trust by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT6.95 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 26.64%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.64%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.45%, reverse repo (no more than 90 calendar days) - 10.39%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 7.04%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.10%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.91%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.58%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.97%.It should be noted that 63.26% of the portfolio is held in tenge, and 36.74% in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months was 12.37%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to KZT65.58 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 21.51%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.17%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 11.59%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.10%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.67%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 7.32%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.02%, MFOs – 4.39%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.19%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 1.21%.64.89% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 35.11% in US dollars. The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 11.69%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Tansar Capital JSC amounted to KZT0.32 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Repo – 37.33%, Exchange Traded Funds (the asset structure of which mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components) – 32.27%, ETFs on major stock indices – 7.32%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.71%.42.35% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, and 57.65% in US dollars.Tansar Capital JSC began managing pension assets on April 8, 2026. The return on pension assets since the beginning of management has amounted to 1.84%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Tansar Capital JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF's pension assets, held in trust by Centras Securities JSC, amounted to approximately KZT14.14 bln.22.70% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 16.24% in repos, 13.75% in bonds of Kazakhstan's quasi-public organizations, 13.63% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan's issuers, 6.95% in US government bonds, 4.73% in corporate bonds of foreign issuers, 4.52% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 3.59% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers, and 3.34% in shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstan's resident issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 70.51% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 29.49%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 18.66%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As a reminder, UAPF has launched a unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, which consolidates all key information about pension funds in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. 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/vko-ridder/press/news/details/1264572?lang=ru
Prevention of terrorism and extremism among youth and conducting informational and explanatory work 28.07.2026
On July 23, 2026, a meeting was held at the building of the akimat of the Bastaushy rural district aimed at preventing terrorism and extremism among youth, as well as conducting anti-terrorism explanatory and informational work.During the event, the akim of the Bastaushy rural district, A.B. Kenesbekov, delivered a report on the negative impact of terrorism and extremism on society, the dangers of radical ideology, compliance with legal requirements, and the importance of ensuring public security.Over the course of the meeting, young people were briefed on the importance of relying on reliable sources of information regarding religious and public issues. Informational and explanatory work was also carried out aimed at preventing illegal acts and preserving stability and public harmony in the country. At the end of the event, participants asked questions of interest and received appropriate answers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1264556?lang=ru
Another dairy farm will be built in Mendykara district 28.07.2026
Currently, two dairy farms operate in the Mendykara district. One of them is located in the village of Kamenskuralskoye and is designed for 1,200 head of cattle. Thanks to its launch, it became possible to process up to 6.7 thousand tons of milk per year.During a working trip to the Mendykara district, Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov familiarized himself with the farm's operations and the progress of other projects in the region.Kamenskuralsk LLP plans to build another dairy farm for 800 head in the near future. Its annual production capacity will be 8 thousand tons of milk."As a result of commissioning two dairy farms, the annual milk production volume in the district increased from 14.4 thousand tons to 30.8 thousand tons, that is, more than doubled," noted the head of the region.To ensure transport accessibility of the production facilities, construction is underway on a 10.4 km access road from the village of Kamenskuralskoye to the dry mare's milk production plant and the dairy farm.Measures are consistently being implemented in the Mendykara district to develop the economy, modernize infrastructure, enhance tourism potential, and improve the quality of life of the population.All 32 settlements of the district are provided with centralized water supply. Last year, the villages of Arkhipovka and Mikhailovka were connected to the centralized water supply system, thanks to which 1,365 residents gained access to quality drinking water.In 2023–2025, 96.5 km of roads and 45 streets were repaired in the district. Access roads to the villages of Arkhipovka, Uzynagash, Stepanovka, Borki, Mikhailovka, Ivanovka, and Krasnoselskoye have been renovated. Currently, repairs continue on roads leading to the villages of Molodezhnoye, Kharkovskoye, and Kaskat. During the trip, the regional akim also familiarized himself with the repair of Mongolskaya Street in the village of Arkhipovka.This year, 333.5 thousand hectares were sown with agricultural crops in the district. Of these, 224.4 thousand hectares are occupied by grain crops, 102.6 thousand hectares by oilseeds, and 5.9 thousand hectares by fodder crops.Following the working trip, Kumar Aksakalov met with residents of the Mendykara district, spoke about the socio-economic development of the region, and answered questions from the population. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1264546?lang=ru
2029 жылға қарай Қазақстанда коммуналдық желілердің тозуын 40%-ға дейін төмендету жоспарлануда 28.07.2026
2029 жылға қарай Қазақстанда коммуналдық желілердің тозуын 40%-ға дейін төмендету жоспарлануда  📌Президент тапсырмасы бойынша әзірленген «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы шеңберінде Қазақстан бойынша желілік инфрақұрылымның тозуын орта есеппен 40%-ға дейін қысқарту жоспарлануда. Бұл туралы Үкімет отырысында ұлттық экономика вице-министрі Асан Дарбаев мәлімдеді. «2025-2029 жылдары инвестициялардың жалпы көлемі 13 трлн теңгені, оның ішінде коммуналдық секторға – 6,8 трлн теңгені және энергетика секторына – 6,2 трлн теңгені құрайды. Бұл қаражат 84 мың ша0ырым желіні жөндеуді және жаңғыртуды, 7 309 мегаватт қуатты іске қосуды, 27 энергия өндіру нысанын салуды және реконструкциялауды қамтамасыз етеді. Нәтижесінде желілік инфрақұрылымның тозуы ел бойынша орташа есеппен 40%-ға дейін қысқарады деп күтілуде. Нысандардағы апаттылық деңгейі 25%-ға дейін қысқарады», — деді Асан Дарбаев. 2024 жылы Мемлекет басшысының тапсырмасы бойынша «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы қабылданды. Бағдарламаны қамту жылу, электр, сумен жабдықтау және су бұру салаларындағы табиғи монополиялардың 247 субъектісін құрайды.2029 жылға қарай 70 коммуналдық кәсіпорынды тәуекелі жоғары дағдарыстық аймақтан шығару жоспарланып отыр.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1264551?lang=ru
An Open-Air Meeting Held with the “Zhasyl El” Youth Brigade of Kurchatov 28.07.2026
An Open-Air Meeting Held with the “Zhasyl El” Youth Brigade of KurchatovOn July 28, 2026, the Chairman of the Kurchatov Territorial Election Commission, B. Mubaryakov, held an open-air meeting with members of the "Zhasyl El" Youth Labor Brigade.During the information and awareness session, participants received a detailed explanation of the stages of the election campaign and the voting procedures for the election of deputies of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, scheduled for August 23, 2026.Chairman B. Mubaryakov paid special attention to the members of the "Zhasyl El" brigade who have reached the age of 18 and will be voting for the first time. He encouraged them to take an active part in this important political campaign for the country's future and to exercise their constitutional right to vote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1264541?lang=ru
Refund and offset of tax overpayments: procedure and deadlines in 2026 28.07.2026
The Department of State Revenue for the Karaganda region recalls the procedure for offsetting and refunding excessively (erroneously) paid taxes, payments to the budget, penalties and fines.To refund funds, you must submit a tax application in the form approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2025 No. 637.The funds will be transferred to the bank account specified in the application., Where should I contact?For taxes and payments for which personal accounts are maintained, to the state revenue authority at the place where the personal account is maintained.For payments for which personal accounts are not maintained (state duty, registration fee) — to the state revenue authority at the place of their payment.Important!The public service "Carrying out offsets and refunds of taxes, payments to the budget, penalties, fines" is not provided through the e-Otinish platform.📲 You can apply:🖥️ electronically through the eGov portal.kz or the Taxpayer's Account web application;on paper — through the NGO "Government for Citizens State Corporation" (PSC).Please take this information into account when requesting a refund of excessively (erroneously) paid taxes and payments to the budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1264502?lang=ru
Specifics of Fulfilling Tax Obligations upon the Liquidation of a Legal Entity. 28.07.2026
   The obligation to submit the liquidation tax return provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 74 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan arises within three working days from the date of approval of the interim liquidation balance sheet for legal entities and structural subdivisions of legal entities undergoing liquidation. The submission of the liquidation tax return provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 74 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan serves as the basis for carrying out tax administration, including the conduct of a tax audit. The tax debt of a taxpayer undergoing liquidation shall be settled using the funds of such persons, including funds received from the sale of their property, in the order of priority established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The tax debt of a structural subdivision of a resident legal entity ceasing its activities, or of structural subdivisions of a non-resident legal entity operating through a permanent establishment or a structural subdivision that is ceasing its activities, shall be settled using the funds of the legal entity that established them. If the property of the taxpayer undergoing liquidation is insufficient to fully settle the tax debt, the remaining amount of the tax debt shall be settled by the founders (participants) of the taxpayer undergoing liquidation in the cases established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Taxes, payments to the budget, penalties, and fines overpaid (or erroneously paid) by the taxpayer undergoing liquidation, as well as customs duties, customs fees, taxes, and penalties that have been overpaid and/or excessively collected, shall, in accordance with the procedure and subject to the conditions established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, be offset against the taxpayer's outstanding liabilities, and any remaining balance shall be refunded to the taxpayer undergoing liquidation.   The taxpayer undergoing liquidation shall apply to the registration authority to complete the termination procedure no later than three working days from the date of receipt of the notification from the tax authority confirming that information on the absence (or existence) of outstanding liabilities has been forwarded to the registration authority, provided that such notification confirms the absence of outstanding liabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1264505?lang=ru