This year, a record 102 billion tenge were allocated for the development of roads in the Kostanay region. This is 40% more than last year. The work covers 1,300 km of public roads and over 400 streets in 103 settlements. The Mendykarinsky district stands out in particular; 19 projects in the road sector are planned for 2025-2026 for a total of 6 billion 133 million tenge, including 10 projects for district roads and 9 projects for the street and road network of settlements. A project has begun to build a new road from the village of Kamenskuralskoye to a farm for the production of freeze-dried mare's milk with a total cost of 1 billion 262.8 million tenge and a length of 10,368 km. For 9 projects on district roads, 1,959,607,800 tenge have been allocated for 2025. The total amount of projects, taking into account 2026, is 3,896,100,100 tenge. Contractors have already been determined for all projects. Work has been completed on the projects "Borovskoye-Budennovka" 15-30 km "and" Stepanovka - Borki "10.1-27.6 km "," Borovskoye - Molodezhnoye "4-22.3 km ", backfilling with an optimal mixture and patching of potholes has been carried out. Under the project "Access road to the village of Kharkovskoye", 4.6 km of asphalt have been laid to date. Soil reinforcement is being carried out near the culvert. Under the project "Borovskoye-Uzynagash" 27-32 km, 5 km of asphalt have already been laid as the first layer. Under the project of the highway "Borovskoye-Molodezhnoye" km 22.3-30.3" the work on the foundation preparation has begun.For all projects, the work is planned from June to September 2025.According to the street and road network, it is planned to implement 9 projects in 7 settlements (the villages of Borovskoye, Stepanovka, Arkhipovka, Kharkovskoye, Kamenskuralskoye, Pervomayskoye, Ivanovka) it is planned to repair 21 streets with a length of 14.5 km for a total of 974.1 million tenge.At the moment, the share of roads of district significance in satisfactory condition is 79.9%, on the streets of settlements - 48.9%. With the implementation of all the above projects, this figure will be 89.9% for roads of district significance, 53.5% for UDS.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1043906?lang=kk

Servicemen of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan have written a new chapter in the nation’s sports history by securing the bronze medal at the Fencing World Championship. The tournament, held in Georgia, brought together the strongest teams from around the globe. In the team épée competition, the Kazakh guardsmen achieved a true sporting breakthrough.In the bronze medal match, the Kazakhstan team delivered a confident victory over the multiple-time champions — the French national team. The final score was 45:31 in favor of Kazakhstan.This bronze medal marks the first time in the country's history that a team medal has been won at the world level in épée fencing.On their path to the podium, the guardsmen demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience, defeating teams from Russia, China, and Italy. In the semifinals, they faced Japan and, despite having a six-touch lead, narrowly lost in a dramatic finish — just as they did a month earlier in the final of the Asian Championship.The historic team included National Guard servicemen:Lieutenant Elmir Alimzhanov – Senior Sports InstructorCorporal Ruslan Kurbanov – Senior Sports InstructorCorporal Vadim Sharlaimov – Senior Specialist, Senior Instructor in Physical Training and SportsAnd Kirill ProkhodovThis accomplishment is not only a sporting triumph but also a vivid testament to the high level of physical and combat training of the National Guard servicemen. They proudly represent the country not only in service but also on the international stage, reinforcing Kazakhstan’s image as a strong and competitive nation.We congratulate our heroes and wish them continued success under the flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the banner of the National Guard!Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1043857?lang=kk

A contest "advertising is a reflection of the purity of language" was held in the district. The event was attended by the deputy akim of the district Dimash Serikbayevich, who thanked the entrepreneurs for their contribution to the development of the state language, awarded them with "letters of thanks" and valuable gifts. The purpose of the competition is to enhance the language culture in the field of advertising, ensure the high-quality use of the state language in visual information and promote competent advertising models. The entrepreneurs of the district showed respect for the language by providing product labels and advertising texts designed in Kazakh. Among the participants were producers of honey, soap, national clothing, food and construction products. The chairman of the Syrdarya regional branch of the Kazakh Tili International Society, Shakharbek Nurseit Baltabaevich, chaired the jury, highly appreciating the responsibility of entrepreneurs for the purity of the language and noting that the culture of language in advertising is a mirror of strangeness and national identity. By the decision of the jury, the best works on language literacy and design were selected, as well as the merits of the participants were noted. This competition has become a clear and productive initiative aimed at expanding the use of the state language in the advertising field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya/press/news/details/1043891?lang=kk

Results of the pilot project "Salyq cashback" and other measures to encourage receipt of fiscal receiptsIn order to increase civic engagement, form a legal culture in matters of consumer protection of goods, works and services, as well as reduce the share of the shadow economy, the State Revenue Committee has been implementing the pilot project "Salyq Cashback" since March 15, 2025.The project is aimed at encouraging citizens to receive fiscal receipts issued by cash registers (KKM) by micro and small businesses by providing a monetary reward in the amount of 2% of the purchase amount.Anyone can take part in the Salyq Cashback project. To do this, it is necessary to receive a fiscal receipt when paying for goods and services, scan the barcode from the receipt in a special mobile application "Amian".The funds received can be transferred to a bank card or credited to a mobile phone balance.According to the results of the first stage, conducted in 2024 in the city of Semey in the Abai region and the Akkol district of the Akmola region, positive trends were recorded: the number of checks received increased by 2 times, and the total amount on them increased by 32% compared to the second half of 2023.In 2025, the project is being implemented in stages and covers 46 districts in 10 regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan.: East Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Akmola, Karaganda, Mangystau, Zhambyl, Turkestan, Almaty, West Kazakhstan and North Kazakhstan regions.The city of Taldykorgan (Zhetysu region) is expected to be connected in the near future.Terms and territories of the project implementation:1. From March 15, 2025:Ust-Kamenogorsk (East Kazakhstan region); Zhetikarinsky district (Kostanay region); Zhaksynsky, Arshalysky and Astrakhan districts (Akmola region);2. From April 15, 2025:Shal Akynsky, Ayyrtau, Tayynshinsky, G. Musrepov and Zhambyl districts (North Kazakhstan region); Yesilsky district (Akmola region); Burlinsky district (West Kazakhstan region); the city of Karaganda (Karaganda region);3. From May 15, 2025: Turkestan (Turkestan region);Birzhan Sal and Tselinograd districts (Akmola region);4. From June 1, 2025:districts named after T. Ryskulov, Shu, Zhualy, Merke, Talas, Kordai, Sarysu, Baizak (Zhambyl region);Temirtau city (Karaganda region);Akkol, Atbasarsky, Sandyktau, Yerementau, Egindykolsky, Korgalzhinsky, Bulandinsky, Shortandinsky, Zharkainsky, Zerendinsky, Burabaysky districts, as well as the cities of Stepnogorsk, Kokshetau, Kosshy (Akmola region);5. Starting from June 15, 2025:Zhambyl and Moyinkum districts (Zhambyl region);Tolebiysky district (Turkestan region); Balkhash city (Karaganda region);Munailinsky and Karakiyansky districts (Mangystau region);6. From July 15, 2025: Konaev (Almaty region).Additional conditions:The receipt must be received no later than 24 hours before the scan;The maximum amount of cashback is up to 20,000 tenge per month.Project implementation results:As of July 2025, 12,378 citizens received cashback for a total amount of more than 62.6 million tenge.In addition, in the territories where the pilot project was implemented, an increase in the number of checks issued was recorded by 13%, and the amount of these checks increased by 18%, which indicates the positive impact of incentive measures.In addition, the Committee has implemented the following measures throughout the country to encourage the receipt of fiscal checks using the Amian mobile application:1. The campaign "Demand a check — win a prize!"2. The campaign "Baige"3. "Demand a check — win a prize from Halyk Bank!"1. The campaign "Demand a check — win a prize!"Period: from January 17 to December 31, 2025.Every citizen who receives a fiscal check automatically participates in the drawing of cash and other valuable prizes.Results: more than 60,000 winners received cash prizes worth 45 million tenge;74 certificates for household appliances from the Mechta network were awarded.2. Baige promotionPeriod: from May 1 to December 31, 2025.A reward of 100,000 tenge is awarded to citizens who have registered the largest number of checks in the Amian mobile application.According to the results of each quarter, one winner from each region is determined (a total of 20 winners — one from each region and city of national significance), who scanned the largest number of receipts.Stages of summing up the results:1st stage: April 1 – June 30Stage 2: July 1 – September 30Stage 3: October 1 – December 31Results: 20 winners (one from each region and city of republican significance) were awarded cash prizes in the amount of 100,000 tenge and other valuable prizes.3. Joint action with Halyk Bank "Demand a check — win a prize from Halyk Bank!"The event period is from May 1 to November 30, 2025.30 winners are randomly selected each month, receiving 100,000 bonuses to their bonus account.At the first stage, starting from May 1, 2025, the project was implemented only in the Akmola region, starting from June 1 of the year throughout the country.Terms of participation: payment of the purchase by card or using the Halyk Bank QR code at the Halyk POS terminal; uploading fiscal receipts to the "Amian" application.Results:in May 2025 — 10 winners from Akmola region;In June 2025, there will be 30 winners from all regions of Kazakhstan.The Amian app is available for free download on the App Store and Google Play.The State Revenue Committee encourages citizens to actively participate in these projects and campaigns that promote the development of cashless payments, transparency of settlements and the formation of a tax culture.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1043817?lang=kk

Today, the Akim of the Samara district, Serik Zhenisov, held a meeting of the district akimat, which was attended by heads of departments and akims of rural districts. The agenda included key socio-economic issues: budget execution for the first half of the year, the rate of housing commissioning, phytosanitary safety of the agricultural sector and the return of unused agricultural land to state ownership. Following the meeting, Serik Zhenisovich gave specific instructions to the heads of the apparatus, departments and rural districts. In addition to solving the main tasks, the head of the district noted that it is necessary to provide athletes with uniforms for participation in the XXIII East Kazakhstan Region People's Sports Games and conduct a full audit of street lighting in each area. In addition, it is necessary to ensure the implementation of plans for the commissioning of housing, strengthening of phytosanitary safety measures and other tasks aimed at improving the living conditions of the population.- The work must be clear, coordinated and effective - people expect specific decisions from us, not formal replies, - Serik Zhenisov emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1043826?lang=kk

Almaty, July 30, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov participated in a meeting with members of the Board of Directors of the international telecommunications group VEON. The parties discussed Kazakhstan’s investment climate and prospects for further cooperation in the fields of digitalization and telecommunications.Addressing the meeting, Deputy Minister Kuantyrov emphasized the strategic importance of the digital sector for Kazakhstan and expressed appreciation to VEON for its contribution to the development of the country’s telecom infrastructure.“Kazakhstan is prioritizing the digital transformation of its economy, and we are interested in expanding cooperation with international companies that bring experience, technology, and scale. VEON is one such partner: the company has already made significant investments in the development of Beeline Kazakhstan, becoming one of the largest private investors in the ICT sector. We see great potential for further expansion, both in urban and rural areas. We are ready to support the implementation of new projects, including 5G deployment, development of data centers, and digital platforms,” he noted.In conclusion, the Deputy Minister highlighted that VEON, as a member of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan, is a reliable partner in building the country’s digital ecosystem.Both parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in continuing dialogue and identifying new areas for cooperation in digital technologies, innovation, and investment activities.VEON, headquartered in Dubai, is one of the largest international telecom groups, serving more than 150 million customers across six countries. In Kazakhstan, VEON is represented by its subsidiary Beeline Kazakhstan, which has long been one of the country’s leading telecom operators and an active participant in the national digital transformation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1044108?lang=kk

As part of a working trip, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs – Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard Ansagan Baltabekov conducted an inspection of military unit 6697 (Kostanay) of the “Ortalyk” Regional Command.During the inspection visit, the Commander-in-Chief familiarized himself with the daily operational activities of the unit, assessed the level of discipline, technical equipment, and organization of service. Special attention was given to the provision of essential infrastructure, balanced nutrition, and quality medical care for the servicemen.The unit commander, Lieutenant Colonel Epken Arystanaliev, presented training classrooms, barracks, the medical center, dining facility, and other infrastructure that supports the daily life of the unit.Following the visit, Major General Ansagan Baltabekov expressed his gratitude to the personnel for their dedicated service, wished them continued success in fulfilling their duties, and emphasized that the National Guard will continue systematic efforts to strengthen the rule of law, maintain public order, and ensure the safety of citizens. #ЗАҢМЕНТӘРТІП#ЗАКОНИПОРЯДОК Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1043766?lang=kk

Astana, July 30, 2025 – As part of enhanced measures to support foreign investors, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gabidulla Ospankulov, together with representatives of KAZAKH INVEST NC JSC, including Director of the Service Support Department Alida Tuyebekova, visited the Expat Center of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The meeting was held with the participation of AIFC Chief Client Officer Bauyrzhan Kankin and Director of the Expat Center Ainur Zhumatova.During the visit, the parties discussed measures to integrate government services for investors and officially launched the operation of a joint front office. It is planned that the AIFC Expat Center will offer a full range of services for foreign investors, including visa support, consultations on investment contracts and state support mechanisms, as well as assistance with obtaining long-term residence permits in Kazakhstan (“Golden Visa”).“We see the AIFC Expat Center as an efficient platform for consolidating government services to support investors. The launch of a joint front office with KAZAKH INVEST will ensure more convenient and faster access to key services – from visa assistance to investment consulting,” noted Gabidulla Ospankulov.The AIFC Expat Center is a unique multifunctional hub created to provide comprehensive support to foreign investors and experts, ensuring their comfortable stay in Kazakhstan. Its operations follow a “one-stop shop” model and are conducted in English.The joint efforts at the AIFC Expat Center are expected to provide investors with access to a more integrated support system, covering the full cycle from initial consultation to project implementation.This step is part of a systemic approach aimed at building a convenient and transparent environment for investors and enhancing Kazakhstan’s overall investment attractiveness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1043739?lang=kk

Illegal alcohol sales channel suppressed in Kostanay On July 29, 2025, as part of the control and preventive measures carried out by employees of the Department of State Revenue for the Kostanay region and the Department of State Revenue for the city of Kostanay, the fact of turnover of a large batch of unmarked alcoholic beverages was revealed.According to the results of the analysis, citizen Sh. the sale and storage of alcoholic beverages without accounting and control marks (UKM) has been established. During the inspection, 5,054 liters of unmarked alcohol were seized, which amounts to 9,606 bottles that were in illegal circulation in violation of the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Accounting and control stamps are a mandatory element of labeling and confirm the legality of the origin of the goods, as well as the fact of paying taxes and excise taxes.Administrative material has been compiled on this fact under article 283, part 2, and article 463 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The products are subject to confiscation in accordance with the current legislation. The state revenue authorities warn:Storage and sale of excisable products without appropriate documents and labeling entails administrative and (or) criminal liability.We urge citizens and the business community to be vigilant and purchase alcoholic beverages only from official and trusted suppliers.If you have become aware of the facts of illegal trafficking in excisable goods, please contact us by phone.:  +7 (7142) 53 72 14Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1043692?lang=kk

Warsaw, July 30, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland, Nurlan Zhalgasbayev, held a meeting with the Director of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM), Jarosław Ćwiek-Karpowicz.The two sides exchanged views on key issues of the international and bilateral agenda. During the discussion, the Kazakh diplomat provided the Polish expert with a detailed overview of Kazakhstan’s position on pressing regional and global political matters.Particular attention was given to the prospects of strengthening Kazakh-Polish cooperation through the intensification of collaboration between analytical centers. N.Zhalgasbayev emphasized the important role of think tanks in advancing public diplomacy and shaping an objective image of the country on the international stage.It was underscored that Kazakhstan has established itself as a reliable and predictable partner, generating sustained interest among the expert community. It was noted that Polish research institutions could play a meaningful role in analyzing current geopolitical trends and formulating recommendations aimed at enhancing cooperation between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia.Both sides agreed that establishing direct expert-level dialogue would contribute to raising awareness among the Polish public about Kazakhstan and Central Asia, as well as foster a more accurate and nuanced understanding of developments in the region.As a result of the meeting, the parties reached an agreement to continue cooperation through the exchange of analytical materials and expert assessments on issues of mutual interest.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1043618?lang=kk

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Warsaw, July 29, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Poland Nurlan Zhalgasbayev met with the Chairman of the Conference of Polish Bishops, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current international situation as well as specific aspects of bilateral relations of mutual interest.The parties noted that over the past decades, Kazakhstan and Poland have accumulated significant experience in fruitful bilateral cooperation across all areas and have established constructive engagement within the framework of international organizations.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan emphasized that a distinctive feature of Kazakhstan’s model of democracy is its focus on maintaining interfaith and interethnic harmony. In particular, all necessary conditions have been created in the country for the functioning of the Catholic Church, which consistently contributes to the strengthening of global interreligious dialogue and the development of spiritual diplomacy. It was also noted that the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, preparations for which are currently underway in Kazakhstan, plays an important role in addressing contemporary global challenges.For his part, Archbishop Wojda highlighted that the Polish diaspora in Kazakhstan, which received a significant impetus for the revival of national identity and culture following our country’s independence, serves as a bridge between the peoples and contributes to the strengthening of bilateral ties.The parties expressed confidence that the Kazakh-Polish partnership will continue to strengthen in the interests of the friendly peoples through comprehensive cooperation in all areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1043595?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, July 30, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with Chairman of Sky Aviation Services Group Ahmed Behbehani.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the economic and investment spheres.During the conversation, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan provided information about the dynamic development of Kazakhstan's economy, noting that the country is one of the leading and fastest-growing economies in the region. The Kazakh diplomat emphasized that the country's gross domestic product growth in 2024 to almost 300 billion US confirms the sustained rise of our country's economy.During the meeting, particular attention was paid to issues of cooperation between the business communities of the two countries and the potential for implementing joint investment projects in priority sectors of the economy. The parties expressed interest in further developing their partnership and agreed to maintain dialogue on issues of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1043575?lang=kk

UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPM) on the UAPF.kz website in the section "Indicators - Investment activities". The total volume of pension assets as of July 1, 2025 under the management of the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT24,001.78 billion. As of this date, the pension assets of the UAPF, under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to about KZT23,474.82 billion[1]. The volume of pension assets formed by mandatory employer pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are in the trust management of the NBRK, is KZT462.20 billion.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to more than KZT64.76 billion. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as a trustee of the pension assets of the UAPF, pursues a balanced investment policy: invests in various types of financial instruments by currencies, countries, sectors and issuers.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, VPC, as of July 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 43.71%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.02%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.18%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.29%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.73%, IFOs - 1.20%. The investment portfolio by currencies in which the financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, VPC are denominated as of July 1, 2025 looks like this: investments in national currency - 58.33%, in US dollars - 41.66% of the pension asset portfolio.Despite short-term fluctuations in profitability, over the past 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025, the accrued investment income amounted to about 2.53 trillion tenge, the yield for this period was 12.22% with inflation at 11.80%. The investment directions of ECPC as of July 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 97.04%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.62%, cash in investment accounts - 0.34%.The investment portfolio due to ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of July 1, 2025, the yield of ECPC over the past 12 months was 12.15%.Let us remind you that pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze the amount of investment income for a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in yield may be observed due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates, changes in the market value of financial instruments, as well as the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, when the income on some instruments covers temporary losses on others, ensures the safety and stable profitability of pension savings in the long term. Thus, investment income in dynamics over the past 3 years shows stable growth, the return on pension assets exceeds the inflation rate.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK with an indication of issuers and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of the UAPF. Also on the website UAPF.kz there is information on the structure of the portfolio for pension assets formed at the expense of ECPC.Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is over KZT64.76 billion.As of 01.07.2025, pension assets under trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to KZT12.24 billion.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 22.35%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.58%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.29%, Repo - 13.98%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 7.42%, IFOs - 6.27%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.25%, government securities of foreign states - 4.57%. It should be noted that 66.16% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 32.42% - in US dollars, 1.42% - in other currencies.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.07%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT5.84 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: "reverse repo" (up to 90 calendar days) - 37.08%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 12.43%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.94%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.28%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 7.62%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.85%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 8.23% 5.52%, securities with the status of government, issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.04%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.44%. Investments in national currency amounted to 74.82% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 25.18%.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.08%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.07.2025, the pension assets of the UAPF, under the trust management of BCC Invest JSC, amounted to KZT6.77 billion.Main investment areas: bonds of the second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 23.67%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.80%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.25%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.43%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 12.73%, repo - 9.71%.Investments in national currency amounted to 75.13% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 24.87%.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 12.22%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.07.2025, the pension assets of the UAPF, under the trust management of Centras Securities JSC, amounted to KZT2.50 billion.19.62% were invested in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 26.33%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.00%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 13.38%, US government bonds - 6.22%, repo - 2.36%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.10%.Investments in national currency amounted to 67.57% 72.41% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 32.43% 27.59%.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 15.60%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.07.2025, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Finance SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC amounted to KZT37.41 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 24.38%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.83% 5.80%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 9.87%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.06%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 7.71%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers - 2.89%, government securities of foreign states - 7.90%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.55%.58.02% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 41.98% in US dollars.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.67%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC with issuers is presented on the UAPF website. We remind you that from July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer no more than 50% of pension savings to trust management through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold by investment portfolio managers (IPM), choosing such a company themselves. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings can transfer them to IPM in the amount of 100%.  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) [1] less money in pension contribution and benefit payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1043554?lang=kk

From January 1, 2026, pension benefits from UAPF will be exempt from IITOn July 18, 2025, the head of state signed a new Tax Code, which provides for the exemption from January 1, 2026 of income in the form of pension payments, lump sum pension benefit payments for housing/treatment (LSPBP) from UAPF from individual income tax (IIT), with the exception of pension benefits from UAPF made to non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan .How is it now?According to the current Tax Code, pension payments, LSPBP from UAPF are considered income subject to IIT at a rate of 10% at source. That is, pension contributions are transferred to individual pension savings accounts before taxation. IIT is withheld upon payments. IIT is withheld collectively for all types of pension benefits formed from compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), voluntary pension contributions (VPC). In this case, the amounts of adjustments and tax deductions are taken into account.When using lump-sum pension benefit payments for housing/medical treatment, IIT is also withheld. In this case, there are two ways to withhold it at the beneficiary's choice: immediately upon receipt of LSPBP or with a delay until retirement.Until January 1, 2026, the calculation, withholding and payment of IIT from pension payments and LSPBP from UAPF will be carried out in the current mode.What will happen from January 1, 2026?IIT will not be withheld from all types of pension benefits, except in cases where the beneficiary is a non-resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and will not be withheld from the LSPBP.The changes also include the cancellation of accrued obligations to pay IIT from the LSPBP for housing/medical treatment deferred until retirement from January 1, 2026, but do not imply a refund of taxes previously paid to the budget.What else will change?The changes include the abolition of tax deductions on voluntary pension contributions made in one's own favor, from January 1, 2026, applied in the amounts established by the Tax Code to income subject to taxation at the source of payment.At the same time, the rule will remain that voluntary pension contributions transferred by a tax agent to the UAPF in favor of an employee are not an individual's income (and therefore are not subject to IIT), and for the employer, such expenses are deductible when calculating corporate income tax. That is, in this case, both the employee and the employer receive tax benefits.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-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1044550?lang=kk

2025 is the Year of Working Professions, and in this important year, we would like to highlight the profession of Ironworker. He is a true craftsman who leaves his mark in every field of industry, laying the foundation for the future. A blacksmith is a person who works in this profession and has mastered many complex technologies such as processing iron and metal, cutting, bending, and welding. The products and devices created by people in this profession have become an integral part of our daily lives. The quality, reliability, and uptime of machinery and equipment in manufacturing plants depend on the skills of these professionals. They put their heart and soul into every piece of steel, iron, and aluminum, creating beautiful structures and devices. Being a blacksmith is a hands-on job. If you like working with your hands and appreciate precision, this profession is for you! #YearofWorkerProfessions #2025 #Ironworker #SacredManualLabor #HandsoftheMaster

The law proposes 3 types of procedures, depending on the type of debt and the amount owed (out-of-court bankruptcy, judicial bankruptcy and the procedure for restoring solvency).The most popular, as practice shows, is the out-of-court bankruptcy procedure. It can be applied to debts owed to banks, microfinance organizations, and collection agencies.Citizens have the opportunity to submit applications to PSC through the e-government portal (eGov.kz .), as well as through the mobile applications e-Salyq Azamat and eGov Mobile.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1043440?lang=kk

Islamabad, July 30, 2025 – the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin held a meeting with the capital's businessmen of Pakistan, representing the fields of construction, real estate, information technology, tourism, education, printing, security services and light industry. The delegation was headed by Mr. Rashid Humayun, Chairman of the Center for International Business & Expo Organization.During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail promising areas of cooperation and exchanged views on strengthening direct ties between entrepreneurs of the two countries.The Ambassador H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin informed the participants about the business events that had taken place and those planned, as well as about ongoing efforts to create sustainable business platforms to enhance the Kazakhstan-Pakistan business dialogue.For their part, the Pakistani entrepreneurs expressed interest in exploring and working out promising areas of cooperation in order to implement mutually beneficial projects.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to hold a separate event in the near future with the participation of the business community on the platform of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry for a broader presentation of investment and trade opportunities of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1043403?lang=kk

Deputy Head of the State Revenue Department for Shymkent - Ethics Commissioner E. Uzbekov, within the framework of the approved work plan, on July 24, 2025, held a meeting with newly hired specialists of the Department, where issues of combating corruption and compliance with anti-corruption restrictions and compliance with official ethics were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1043422?lang=kk

By order of the Head of the Department of Justice of the North Kazakhstan Region No. 313-P dated July 9, 2025, Deputy Head of the Department of Justice of the North Kazakhstan Region Kairat Asanovich Pilalov was appointed Ethics Commissioner.The Ethics Commissioner conducts daily reception of citizens from 08.00 to 17.30, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.30, at the address: Petropavlovsk, Konstitutsii Kazakhstana St. 72, office 416, contact number 33-39-88.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1043381?lang=kk