Over the past 12 months, as of September 1, 2025, the accrued investment income of Kazakhstanis reached 2.74 trillion KZT. The return on pension assets of the UAPF at the expense of MPC, MPPC, VPC amounted to 12.60% with inflation of 12.20%. The yield on the MPCE for the last 12 months as of 01.09.2025 is 7.64%.At the same time, the net investment income of Kazakhstanis for 8 months of this year amounted to 1,270.99 billion KZT. Of these, 1,265.72 billion KZT accounted for income from investing pension savings at the expense of mandatory pension contributions (MPC), mandatory professional pension contributions (MPPC), voluntary pension contributions (VPC), depositors and recipients credited to individual pension accounts (IPA). Net investment income from investing pension savings at the expense of mandatory pension contributions of the employer (MPCE) credited to conditional pension accounts (CPA) of Kazakhstanis amounted to 5.26 billion KZT.The accumulated investment return in the long term exceeds inflation. Since the foundation of the funded pension system in 1998, as of September 1, 2025, the cumulative return amounted to 979.95%, with inflation for the entire period of 827.78%. As a reminder, investment income is generated by remuneration on financial instruments (securities, deposits and other transactions), on assets under external management, as well as through market and currency revaluation of financial instruments. To ensure the safety of pension savings and stable profitability, the NBRK and private investment portfolio managers (IPM) carry out constant diversification of the investment portfolio – they place assets in various financial instruments and currencies, regularly adjusting its structure depending on market conditions.The entire system of investment management and accounting of pension assets is transparent: each depositor has the opportunity to see his investment income in his personal account on the www.enpf.kz website or in the mobile application.Information on the investment management of pension assets of the UAPF and on the financial instruments in which the pension assets of the UAPF are placed is published on the www.enpf.kz website  in the section “Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets”.You can also get a lot of interesting and useful information on the YouTube channel of UAPF.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1079925?lang=kk

"Parliament is an important structure that embodies our independence and statehood. This is a truth that will never change, and will remain so in the future." In general, the main goal of the reform and the direction of the work to be carried out in accordance with it were widely discussed in the Address. All the work to be done before the referendum must be carefully thought out and carried out seriously. I believe that qualified specialists should openly express their opinions and give effective suggestions. In order for the final decision, that is, the public opinion, to be correct, every opinion expressed on this issue must be thoroughly checked, analyzed, and comprehensively analyzed. This is a very important issue. Therefore, the Working Group must fulfill its duties in accordance with a truly professional attitude. In particular, it is necessary to analyze and study all the opinions received through the portals "e-Otinish" and "e-Gov". As a just state, we must take into account the proposals of every citizen that are useful for the common cause. Each amendment to the Constitution must be carefully thought out and prepared. It is necessary to delve deeply into the meaning of each article, each norm, that is, we need to clearly identify legal and procedural issues. In addition, many other issues may arise. In short, the task before us is very large. Great confidence is being placed in the working group. I wish you good luck and success in your endeavors!

"For me, as the head of state, Parliament is the main pillar of the political system in our country. Therefore, it will first be necessary to make a number of changes to the Constitution." About 40 articles of the Basic Law will be changed. Then, at least 10 constitutional laws and more than 50 codes and laws will need to be amended. This can be considered a task equivalent to adopting a new Constitution. Of course, it is impossible to do all this work under your feet, in one go. Careful preparation is required. "Therefore, I would like to express my thoughts on some conceptual aspects of the upcoming reform."

"As you all know, our country is undergoing major changes in various directions. As a country, we are implementing political, socio-economic reforms. These changes must continue. We cannot stand still. It is important to continue implementing the strategy of radical modernization of our state in accordance with the concept of "Strong President - Influential Parliament - Accountable Government." This means that the effectiveness of the presidential system of power in our country will be preserved. "In general, the transition to a unicameral Parliament is fully consistent with international trends. Two-thirds of the world's countries have such a parliamentary system. Right now, what we need is a common position and a reasonable, weighty proposal. Therefore, we will carefully study and consider all opinions and proposals in detail."

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: "Parliamentary reform is an issue directly related to the fate of our country and people" "Today we gathered for the first meeting of the Working Group on Parliamentary Reform. As you know, last week I signed a decree on the establishment of a special working group. Parliamentary reform is a very important and responsible task facing our country. In my address, I clearly stated that this issue should be comprehensively discussed in the civil sector, among experts, as well as in the current Parliament. Today, at our first meeting, we have representatives of the Parliament, the Presidential Administration, the Government, and political parties, as well as lawyers, scientists, and public figures. All of them are well-known citizens of the country, experts in various fields. "I would like to reiterate: Parliamentary reform is an issue that is directly related to the fate of our country and our people. I believe that each member of the working group will correctly understand this historical task and will actively work on it."

According to the Address of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dated September 8, 2025, social and entrepreneurial corporations should be the driving force ensuring the economic growth of the regions. The fact that the share of small and medium-sized businesses in regional output has reached 57.5% is an important indicator of the sustainable development of the region's economy. In January-April 2025, the number of citizens employed in small and medium-sized businesses in Shymkent increased by 10.3% compared to the same period last year. The volume of output during this period amounted to 865.5 billion tenge, an increase of 23.9% compared to the same period last year. The share of small and medium-sized businesses in the total regional product reached 57.5%. Currently, 3 projects are being implemented in our city as part of the program for the development of small industrial zones. According to the plan, more than 150 small enterprises will be opened and about 500 new jobs will be created. In order to increase the city's production potential, the "Zhuldyz" and "Bozaryk" industrial zones were added to the existing 5 industrial sites ("Ontustik" special economic zone, "Ontustik" industrial zone, "Tassai" industrial zone, "Trade and Logistics Center" industrial zone, "Ordabasy" private industrial zone) with an additional area of 438 hectares, bringing the city to 7 industrial sites in total. Over 26,000 new jobs worth 4.9 trillion tenge will be created through 212 projects implemented in the city between 2025 and 2030. The projects will be implemented not only with the participation of local but also foreign investors. Major projects include modern greenhouse complexes of the companies "Alsera KZ" and "Fabe Agro" with the participation of Turkish capital, alkylate and polypropylene production of the domestic "Intertrans" LLP, and waste-to-energy projects of the Chinese "Shaanxi Construction Kazakhstan" LLP. #Shymkent #Address2025 #PresidentialAddress #Investments #RegionalDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #IndustrialPotential #Employment #IndustrialZones

Riyadh, October 2, 2025 – At the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a roundtable dedicated to the discussion of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions was held in Riyadh. The event was attended by representatives of the Muslim World League, experts from Saudi Arabia’s leading analytical centers, as well as journalists from local media outlets such as Al-Riyadh, Al-Yaum, Al-Jazirah, and As-Sada News.In his remarks, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Madiyar Menilbekov, highlighted the special significance of the Congress on the international stage. He emphasized that Kazakhstan’s initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and mutual understanding, and promoting interfaith and intercivilizational dialogue, are highly appreciated by the global community. The Ambassador also noted that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attaches particular importance to the development of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions as a permanent dialogue platform.Furthermore, during the event, participants discussed the relevance and international significance of Kazakhstan’s initiatives. Saudi experts praised Kazakhstan’s role in advancing the ideas of peace and harmony, stressing the importance of the country’s experience for the Islamic world.As part of the round table, the General Manager of Strategic Partnerships of the Muslim World League, Dr. Shaima Alluqmani, delivered a speech on behalf of the Secretary-General of the League, Muhammad Al-Issa, giving a high assessment of the event. She underlined that Kazakhstan’s initiatives hold particular importance in addressing contemporary challenges and fostering intercivilizational dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1079555?lang=kk

Today, at the direction of the regional akim, Deputy Akim Bakhyt Zhakhanov inspected the city's preparations for the heating season.Preparations for the upcoming important campaign are proceeding in accordance with the approved action plan.At the Kyzylorda Combined Heat and Power Plant, modernization of one generator and four power transformers has been completed. Ten steam boilers and 20 independent boilers have also been repaired.Six projects are being implemented to modernize the network in Kyzylorda. The work will be fully completed before the start of the heating season, providing more than 81,000 residents with a stable heat supply.To date, 909 multi-story residential buildings and 1,079 social facilities connected to the centralized heating system are fully operational. The upcoming season will require 139,000 tons of coal, of which 117,000 tons are earmarked for household needs and 22,000 tons for social facilities. Regional operators are working to build up coal reserves in accordance with the approved schedule.Overall, preparations for the heating season are under constant supervision by the regional Akimat. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1079557?lang=kk

On April 28-29, 2025, at the 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the parties agreed to finalize and sign the Agreement on Transit Trade between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan during the visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 2025.The draft Agreement lays the foundation for transport and logistics procedures, where both parties commit to providing each other with transit trade opportunities along pre-agreed routes and strengthening economic cooperation within the framework of customs administration between the countries.In this regard, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed a draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Transit Trade."The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On signing the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on transit trade”. From October 2, 2025 to October 17, 2025, a public discussion of this draft will be held on the Open NPA portal (link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15610503 ).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1079573?lang=kk

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By order of the Chairman of the Committee for Internal State Audit of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Mynzhasarov Y.T., the Head of the Astana Department, Mr. Orazbay M.A., has been appointed as a member of the working group for the implementation of the Committee’s Digitalization Roadmap.It should be noted that one of the key objectives of current state policy is the development of a digital ecosystem, advancement of artificial intelligence, and ensuring transparency in government processes. These priorities are also reflected in the Committee’s Digitalization Roadmap.The Roadmap includes the digitalization of audit procedures, control over public procurement and budget planning, preventive oversight in the real sector, automation of valuation activities, online budget monitoring, and audit of financial reporting.Implementation of these initiatives will enhance the efficiency of internal state audit and align with the country’s strategic goals for digital transformation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvga/press/news/details/1079585?lang=kk

During the meeting, issues of official discipline, performance of duties by employees, as well as measures to strengthen law and order in the institution were discussed. The head noted the importance of strict observance of official ethics and professional standards, emphasizing the responsibility of each employee for the fulfillment of assigned tasks.Following the meeting, specific instructions were given to the heads of departments and priority areas of work for the near future were identified.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-uralsk/press/news/details/1079591?lang=kk

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The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues of developing cooperation at the production site, creating new jobs and increasing production potential. During the event, the parties exchanged experiences and considered promising projects for joint implementation in the future.       Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-uralsk/press/news/details/1079602?lang=kk

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In this regard, a round table was held in the Ural City Court with the participation of representatives of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System for the West Kazakhstan region and institutions No. 74, 27, 28, as well as the Prosecutor's Office.During the round table, the application of Article 74 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan in practice and issues of ensuring maximum coverage of persons entitled to a suspended sentence were widely discussed.These measures are aimed at improving the work of law enforcement agencies and the judicial system, as well as protecting the rights of convicted citizens.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-uralsk/press/news/details/1079615?lang=kk

Toktarkhanov Yerzhan Kalimbekovich, Head of the Department 01.10.2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. 10/15/2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. 10/29/2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. 11/12/2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. 11/26/2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. 12/10/2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. 12/24/2025, 10.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Pavlodar, 80 Generala Dyusenova St., 1st floor, Reception Center 8 (7182) 32-13-59 Akhmetbekov Kanat Muratovich, Deputy Head of the Department Friday, 15.00-17.00 , Pavlodar, Astana str., 57, office 201 8 (7182) 53-59-00Minaimbekov Rysbek Minaimbekovich, Deputy Head of the Department Wednesday, 15.00-17.00 hours Pavlodar, Astana str., 57, office 310 8 (7182) 32-07-98  Beisenov Marat Zhumazhanovich, Deputy Head of the Department Thursday, 15.00-17.00 , Pavlodar, Astana str., 57, office 200 8 (7182) 53-59-00 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1079631?lang=kk

Today, on the occasion of October 1 – International Day of Older Persons, District Akim Zhandos Erkinbek ceremonially saw off the district’s veterans who departed for the sacred city of Turkistan, extending his warm wishes.During the send-off, the district head said:“In the past, you worked tirelessly for the bright future of our country and made a great contribution to the development of our district. Even today, despite being of retirement age, you remain active in public life and continue to guide and support the younger generation. For these exemplary deeds, we express our sincere gratitude. We believe this journey will enrich you with knowledge, inspiration, and spiritual renewal. May your trip be successful and your path blessed!”This educational and cultural trip, organized at the initiative of the district akimat, is a demonstration of respect and care for the elder generation.It should be noted that this good tradition has continued since 2021. Every year, district veterans are sent on special trips to historically and spiritually significant places such as Turkistan, Kyzylorda, Baikonur, and the Korkyt Ata memorial complex. Currently, there are about 5,700 veterans in the district. In the future, they will be gradually sent on such meaningful journeys.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1079688?lang=kk

   On October 2 of this year, a seminar on explaining the new Tax Code was held for business representatives at the site of the UGD in Mamlut district.The seminar was attended by agricultural producers of the district, representatives of medium and small businesses.During the meeting, the adopted norms on corporate income tax, value added tax, individual income tax, tax audits, compulsory collection of tax debts, risk management system, special tax regimes and others were discussed.The payers asked their questions, such as:- the procedure for the transition to a special farm tax regime;- will taxi drivers be able to work for the self-employed;- what status will the self-employed have in 2026;        - which mobile transfers can be controlled;        - issues of lowering rates by maslikhats under the simplified taxation regime;- Is it possible to apply a set-off according to the CPN for mutual settlements with taxpayers who apply the SNR;The speakers were: Head of the Audit Department Kurmashev E.Zh., Head of the Department of Explanatory work and the Contact Center Nekrasova N.V., head of the Department of non-production payments Kospaev S.A., Head of the Department of VAT Administration Belousov A.O.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1079691?lang=kk

Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 – An expert meeting dedicated to the outcomes of the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on the theme "Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future," held in Astana on September 17-18, took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia.The event was jointly organized with the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia.The meeting was attended by representatives of government bodies, spiritual leaders of the country's main religious confessions, as well as experts, journalists, and academics involved in inter-cultural and inter-faith dialogue.In his address, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, H.E. Zhalgas Adilbayev, emphasized that the Congress, initiated by Kazakhstan, has become a unique international platform, uniting over 100 delegations from various countries. “The Declaration of the VIII Congress in Astana confirmed the importance of religious diplomacy as an effective tool for strengthening global stability and solidarity. Kazakhstan has always advocated for spiritual values — mercy, justice, and mutual respect—to become the foundation of international relations,” - the Ambassador noted.The main key-note speech was delivered by the Secretary-General of the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, Like Tiguhan Tagay Tadele, who has visited Kazakhstan to participate in the Congress for the first time. He pointed out that the decisions adopted at the Congress resonate with the challenges facing the African continent.“Today, as the world confronts new threats—conflicts, extremism, and climate change—we must seek common solutions based on cooperation and solidarity. Kazakhstan has demonstrated that inter-religious dialogue can serve not only spiritual unity but also make a practical contribution to sustainable development,” - stated Tagay Tadele.Ethiopia's participation in the Congress underscored the country's role as one of the ancient centers of world religions and spiritual traditions. It also allowed the nation to share its unique experience of coexistence and interaction among various faiths with the international community. Furthermore, this event marked Ethiopia’s alignment with the global inter-religious dialogue initiative launched in Astana.In this context, Ambassador Mussie Hailu, the Regional Director for Africa, proposed to consider signing a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia and the Secretariat of the Congress.The meeting concluded with an exchange of views among the participants regarding the outcomes of the Congress and the prospects for the further development of inter-faith dialogue between Astana and Addis Abeba. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1079700?lang=kk