Today, a fair was held in the city of Kyzylorda, in the village of Tasboget, with the participation of JSC SPK Baikonur, agricultural producers, and entrepreneurs located in Kyzylorda.At the fair, which started at 9:00 AM, natural and high-quality products produced by the district's workers were available to city residents at prices 15-30% below market prices.Approximately 43 businesses and agricultural producers participated in the fair. Over 35 tons of products were delivered to the public at the fair, including over 15 tons from the stabilization fund. Specifically, more than 8 tons of rice, 15 tons of potatoes, 5 tons of carrots, 3 tons of onions, 2 tons of flour, 2 tons of cabbage, 0.5 tons of fish, 2 tons of meat, 3 tons of vegetables, and 0.4 tons of honey were sold at affordable prices.Rice sold at the fair cost 230 tenge/kg, flour 160 tenge/kg, beef 2,600 tenge/kg, potatoes 160 tenge/kg, carrots 135 tenge/kg, onions 126 tenge/kg, cabbage 130 tenge/kg, and fish 1,300 tenge/kg.Furthermore, sanitary requirements were met at the Fairgrounds, and comfortable conditions were created for residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159418?lang=kk

The fair in Ust-Kamenogorsk was held at the Altay wholesale distribution center.During the event, residents were presented with a wide selection of meat products, including beef, lamb, horse meat, and pork. The total volume sold was approximately 15 tons. The products were sold at market prices, averaging 3,300 to 3,800 tenge per kilogram.Residents were also offered a wide selection of dairy products, eggs, and honey.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159443?lang=kk

The city of Petropavlovsk regularly hosts weekly agricultural fairs attended by agricultural producers and processing plants in the region. The fairs are held every Saturday at three city markets: Altyn Arman, Kyzylzhar Akbastau, and Dariya.At the fairs, the public is offered a wide range of agricultural products—approximately 25 items, including beef, pork, lamb, poultry, dairy products, potatoes, vegetables, bee products, and products from processing plants.Recommended prices for key products have been established for the fairs. Horse meat, for example, sells for 2,800 tenge/kg. The average price for beef is 2,900 tenge/kg (loin: 3,200 tenge, spare ribs: 2,700 tenge, ribs: 2,800 tenge, shoulder: 3,000 tenge, and brisket: 2,800 tenge). The average price for pork is 1,900 tenge/kg (backbone - 2,000 tenge, back - 2,100 tenge, shoulder - 1,900 tenge, loin and ribs - 1,700 tenge). The average price for lamb is 2,500 tenge/kg (back - 2,900 tenge, ribs - 2,100 tenge).On February 7, 2026, the city of Petropavlovsk hosted the next agricultural fair, attended by agricultural producers from six districts of the region: Aiyrtau, Taiynshin, Shal Akyn, Akkayin, Kyzylzhar, and M. Zhumabayev districts.The following product range was on display at the fair: 4 beef carcasses, 1 pork carcass, 13 lamb carcasses, 378 kg of poultry, 2,052 kg of dairy products, 160 kg of honey, 437 kg of potatoes, 100 kg of carrots and beets, 55 kg of cabbage, 25 kg of onions, 90 kg of fish, and 4,010 eggs.A total of 4,847 kg of produce were sold at the fair, valued at 7.7 million tenge.Since the beginning of this year, 15 agricultural fairs have been held in Petropavlovsk markets. Total sales since the beginning of the year amounted to 36.3 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159452?lang=kk

Since the beginning of the year, approximately 600 weekend agricultural fairs have been held across the country. Today, traditional agricultural fairs were held in all regions of Kazakhstan, featuring products from regional stabilization funds.For example, in the city of Aktau, the stabilization fund supplied 2 tons of potatoes, 1 ton each of carrots, onions, and cabbage, 1 ton of beef, 1,000 liters of vegetable oil, 500 kg of table salt, 1.5 tons of rice, and 700 kg of pasta, which were sold to the public.At the fair in the Atyrau region, the stabilization fund supplied 1.2 tons of vegetables, 1 ton of beef, 0.6 tons of dairy products, and 0.4 tons of poultry.Residents of the Ulytau region received 400 eggs, 1 ton of beef, 20 kg of pasta, 20 kg of buckwheat, and 50 kg of flour from the stabilization fund.Products from the stabilization fund of the Baikonur social-entrepreneurial corporation were sold at a fair in Kyzylorda. Prices were as follows: potatoes for 160 tenge, onions for 126 tenge, carrots for 135 tenge, cabbage for 130 tenge, rice for 230 tenge, flour for 140 tenge, and beef for 2,500 tenge per kilogram.In addition to products from the stabilization funds, about a thousand domestic producers and entrepreneurs participated in the fairs. A wide range of goods was offered to the public. For example, in the North Kazakhstan region, local entrepreneurs presented 25 types of products and sold 4,847 kg of goods worth a total of 7.7 million tenge. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, entrepreneurs offered 15 tons of products, primarily meat, honey, and dairy products.The agricultural fair in Astana was attended not only by local farmers but also by agricultural producers from the Abay, Pavlodar, Karaganda, and Akmola regions. There is high demand for beef in the capital. Meat products were sold at the following prices: beef 3,300-3,500 tenge per kg, horse meat 3,000-3,300 tenge per kg, and lamb 3,500 tenge per kg.Overall, approximately 60 tons of groceries, 50 tons of vegetables, and 50 tons of meat products were sold at the fairs. Fruits and vegetables, meat, flour, dairy products, natural juices, preserves, jams, and other goods were also offered to the public at below-market prices.In accordance with the Government's instructions, the practice of reserving stabilization fund products for fairs will continue in the country's regions next week.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1159468?lang=kk

Today, 02.11.26, at the UGD in the district named after Kazybek bi @qazybek_bi_mkb continues the weekly campaign “People's Accountant".We remind you that this promotion is intended for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.In this promotion, you can get practical recommendations onaccounting;tax reporting;for working with information systems, etc.DeadlinesDates: From January 5 to June 30, 2026.,Consultation schedule:January–February 2026 — 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 10:00 to 13: 00From March 2026-twice a week.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1159318?lang=kk

Islamabad, 10 February 2026 – A meeting was held between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, and the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Musadik Masood Malik.During the meeting, the parties discussed the outcomes of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Islamabad on 3-4 February 2026, and noted with satisfaction the signing of an interdepartmental memorandum of cooperation in the field of ecology.Minister M. Malik expressed the Pakistani side’s interest in developing concrete, practice-oriented areas of interaction aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges. The Minister also confirmed his participation in the Regional Environmental Summit to be held in Astana on 22-24 April of the current year.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to organize expert level negotiations in the near future in order to coordinate joint measures. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1159326?lang=kk

 A preventive event aimed at forming a conscious attitude among teenagers towards their future and preventing drug offenses was held for students of the "Bilim – Innovation" school in Astana.     The event was attended by members of the police department's council for the prevention of drug offenses, narcologists, as well as popular athletes, champions, record holders, actors, and bloggers who generate interest and build trust among school students.     The narcologist explained to high school students in an accessible way about the medical and social consequences of drug use, emphasizing that addiction destroys health and life plans.     The speeches of the invited guests sparked particular interest among the students, who shared their stories of achieving success and spoke about the importance of discipline, hard work, and making the right choices from school age.     A vivid part of the event was a demonstration by the cynology service. The service dogs demonstrated work on detecting prohibited substances, showing how drug offenses are identified and prevented.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/test-test/press/news/details/1159330?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region reports on the holding of an online seminar on the mandatory labeling of beer and beer drinks with the participation of retail distributors of beer products and a single operator of the information system for labeling and traceability of goods.The seminar is scheduled for February 16, 2026 at 15:00 in online format via ZOOM.Link to connect to ZOOM conference:Log in Zoom Conferencehttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84983818069?pwd=CaPlMMwhcfw7P3ftazS4cxalJ90Naj.1 Conference ID: 849 8381 8069Passcode: 998104Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1159361?lang=kk

The Almaty Regional Communications Service held a press conference titled "From Early Warning Signs to Results," dedicated to the Early Intervention Center's capabilities. Nurziya Alimbekova, Director of the Early Intervention Social Services Center, discussed the age at which children can receive support, who is eligible for support, and how the results are assessed. As the speaker noted, you can contact the Center from the moment your child is born. The primary target group is children aged 0 to 3 years, but in some cases, support can continue until age 7, if this meets the needs of the family and child. Specialists emphasize that early contact allows for timely support of the child's development and reduces the risk of potential problems in the future. "The earlier a family seeks help, the greater the opportunity to help their child. We work with children literally from the first days of life, and it is at this stage that many developmental and adaptation difficulties can be prevented," explained Nurziya Alimbekova. An important feature of the center's work is that a medical diagnosis is not a prerequisite for seeking help. Parents can receive consultation and support if they are concerned about their child's behavior, communication, or development, even without an official specialist opinion. "Sometimes parents simply sense that something is wrong, and that's enough to prompt them to contact us. Early intervention helps us understand the situation and support the family before difficulties escalate," noted the center's director. According to the speaker, the care provided at an early intervention center differs from that provided at development centers or medical care. The work focuses not only on the child but also on the entire family. Specialists help parents understand their child's developmental characteristics and integrate recommendations into everyday life—at home, during walks, playtime, and social interactions. This is a systematic approach, not a one-time intervention. "It's important to us that the support works in the family's real life. We evaluate effectiveness not by formal indicators, but by the changes parents themselves see: the child becomes more comfortable communicating, new skills are developed, and anxiety among adults decreases," emphasized Nurziya Alimbekova. As noted at the press conference, the results of the center's work are regularly discussed with the family. If necessary, the format of assistance is adjusted to ensure that the support remains useful and meets the real needs of the child and their loved ones.

A press conference entitled "From the first alarming sign to the result" was held at the Regional Communications Service. This time, the event was dedicated to the capabilities of the Early Intervention Center. Nurziya Alimbekova, Director of the Early Intervention Social Services Center, spoke about the age from which children can be provided with assistance, who is suitable for support, and how the results of the work are evaluated. According to the speaker, the center's services can be accessed as soon as a child is born. Although it mainly accepts children up to three years old, it can sometimes support children up to seven years old, depending on the needs of the family and the child. According to experts, early access allows for timely support for the child's development and prevents future difficulties. "The earlier help is sought, the greater the chance of helping the child. We work with the child as soon as he is born, and it is at this time that we can prevent some difficulties," says Nurziya Alimbekova. An important feature of the center's work is that a medical diagnosis is not required. If parents are concerned about their child's behavior and behavior, they can get the necessary advice and support here, without having to go to official specialists. "Sometimes parents have a gut feeling that something is wrong, and that alone is enough to reach out to us. It helps them understand what's happening and provide support before the situation escalates," says the center's director. According to the speaker, the help in the early intervention center is different from the lessons and medical care in developmental centers. Here, attention is paid not only to the child, but also to the parents. Specialists explain to the parents what the child needs and give advice. They help to implement these recommendations in everyday life. This is not a one-time lesson, but systematic support. "It is very important for us that the family relies on such advice in their daily lives. We evaluate its effectiveness not by formal indicators, but by the changes that the parents themselves notice. It will become easier for the child to communicate, new habits will be formed, and adults will stop worrying as before," Nurziya Alimbekova noted. The center discusses its work with family members. If necessary, the format of assistance is adjusted, and support is adapted to the needs of the child and his or her loved ones.

In Almaty, 167 young children and their families received assistance at the Early Intervention Center, providing a total of 4,717 services. This was announced by Nurziya Alimbekova, Director of the Early Intervention Center, at the Almaty Regional Communications Service. According to the speaker, the Center's key objectives are the early identification of child development risks, comprehensive family support, and the creation of conditions for the successful social and educational integration of children. "The Center's work focuses on early identification of developmental risks, family support, and creating conditions for the child's successful social and educational integration. This approach helps prepare the child for subsequent inclusion in the educational environment," noted Nurziya Alimbekova. According to the Center's director, 82% of children receiving services are at risk for development. Of these, 33% showed stable positive developmental progress, and 21% completed support and were prepared for inclusion in preschool educational institutions. The Center implements individualized early intervention programs with regular monitoring of progress. The Center provides services for speech and communication development, mobility, cognitive activity, and self-care skills, as well as psychological counseling for parents and support for children's socialization. "The early intervention project is viewed as a sustainable system of social support and will be further developed by expanding the network of services and increasing human resources," the speaker emphasized. Future plans include expanding the service network and increasing human resources. By April 2026, the Center's staff is expected to reach 26.

The Early Intervention Center in Almaty provided assistance to 167 children and their families, providing a total of 4,717 services. This was announced by Nurziya Alimbekova, Director of the Early Intervention Center, at the Regional Communications Service. According to the speaker, the main task of the center is to identify risks to a child's development early, provide comprehensive support to families, and create the best possible conditions for children's successful integration into the social and educational environment. "The main focus of the center's work is to identify risks in the child's development early, support the family, and promote the child's rapid integration into the social and educational environment. This approach allows the child to adapt to the upcoming educational campaign," said Nurziya Alimbekova. According to the director, 82% of children who applied to the center belong to the group at risk of development. 33% of children have normal development dynamics, 21% have completed support and are ready to enter preschool educational organizations. Some work is being done on individual early intervention programs, and development dynamics are constantly monitored. The center provides services to develop speech and communication, motor skills, cognitive activity, and self-service skills, as well as provides psychological counseling to parents and strives to create the best possible conditions for children's socialization. "We consider the early intervention project as a permanent system of social support, and we will continue to develop it in the future by expanding the network of services and increasing human resources," the speaker noted. In the future, it is planned to expand the network of services and increase the human resource capacity. By April of this year, the number of specialists at the Center will reach 26 people.

Police Major Sulushash Dosbolova, Senior Detective of the Almaty City Police Department's Drug Crime Control Department, reported on ongoing preventative work to prevent drug addiction and drug-related offenses at a briefing with the Regional Communications Service. This work is being carried out within the framework of the "Law and Order" ideology and is aimed at stabilizing the drug situation in the city. As the speaker noted, since the beginning of the year, 135 preventive events—forums, seminars, lectures, and events—have been held in Almaty's educational institutions. These events were organized jointly with police departments, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and volunteers. "Special attention is being paid to information and outreach efforts. 230 anti-drug materials have been published on media platforms," noted Sulushash Dosbolova. Social videos are being broadcast on 42 monitors in the metro and on 131 LED screens across the city, as well as on LED screens at gas stations, with information about an anonymous helpline. Additionally, 80 billboards featuring famous athletes under the slogan "Don't let the virus get to you!" have been placed in various areas of the city, strengthening preventative work among young people and adolescents. According to the police major, special attention is being paid to preventing drug-related crimes among minors. Overall, the work being carried out is aimed at preventing citizens from becoming involved in illegal drug trafficking and developing sustainable public immunity to drug-related crime.

Senior operational officer of the Almaty PD Drug Crime Countermeasures Department, police major Sulushash Dosbolova, reported on the work being done to prevent drug addiction and drug-related crimes at a briefing held at the Regional Communications Service. This work is aimed at implementing the ideology of "Law and Order" and stabilizing the drug situation in the city. According to the speaker, since the beginning of the year, 135 preventive events - forums, seminars, lectures and campaigns - have been held in Almaty's educational institutions. He is conducting this work in collaboration with police departments, government agencies, non-governmental organizations and volunteers. "A lot of attention is paid to the information and explanatory side. 230 anti-drug materials have been published on media platforms," says Sulushash Dosbolova. Social media videos were posted on 42 metro monitors and 131 LED screens across the city, and an anonymous hotline was displayed on LED screens at gas stations. In addition, 80 billboards featuring famous athletes appeared in various districts of the city with the slogan "We are against drugs!" This contributed to strengthening preventive work among young people and adolescents. According to the police major, special attention is being paid to preventing drug addiction among minors. The speaker noted that this ongoing work is aimed at preventing citizens from being involved in illegal drug trafficking and forming a public psychology that opposes drug crime.

*From classrooms to instant messaging apps: How Almaty is strengthening drug prevention among young people* A press conference on drug prevention among youth within the framework of the "Law and Order" principle was held at the Almaty Regional Communications Service. Nurlan Zhakupov, the project's curator, discussed the results and future plans of the "Narkostop" project. He explained that the main focus was on systematic work with adolescents and young adults, as well as on combating drug trafficking in the digital space. Over the past few years, the "Narkostop" project has proven its effectiveness. Prevention efforts were conducted simultaneously in educational institutions, online, and in the urban environment. Lectures for teenagers and students were held in schools, colleges, and universities, cybervolunteers identified online resources distributing illegal substances, and drug graffiti was regularly painted over in the city. This comprehensive approach helped raise awareness among young people, reduce the availability of drug-related content, and foster a more conscious attitude toward the problem. "Modern drug crime has changed. While distribution used to occur primarily offline, today recruitment and distribution have shifted to messaging apps, websites, and private channels. Teenagers are encountering this in a familiar environment—on their phones," noted Nurzhan Zhakupov. This year, the project plans to strengthen its prevention focus. Organizers will expand their outreach to schools and universities, increase the number of lectures, intensify online monitoring, and continue their work to eliminate visual drug advertising in urban areas. Particular attention is being paid to recruiting young people into drug trafficking under the guise of "easy money," where minors are offered the role of drug dealers, concealing the real consequences—criminal liability and broken lives. "One of the main challenges today is youth recruitment. Young people are promised quick money without being told the consequences. Our task is to honestly and directly explain the real risks and legal responsibilities," the project's curator emphasized. Narkostop's work is multi-pronged. A professional lecturer works with teenagers and students at educational institutions. The meetings are structured as a dialogue, exploring real-life situations and engagement mechanisms, without pressure or moralizing. Meanwhile, the project's cybervolunteers monitor the internet, identifying websites and resources with drug-related content and reporting the information to authorized agencies for blocking. The project also continues to paint over drug-related graffiti, reducing the visual advertising of drugs in urban environments. This year, analytical work is also planned, including a survey among young people to assess awareness, attitudes toward the problem, and identify risk factors. Based on the data obtained, preventive measures will be adjusted. Furthermore, the project's outreach component will be strengthened. A series of short educational videos for adolescents and young adults is planned, covering the risks of drug involvement, online recruitment mechanisms, legal liability, and the consequences of synthetic drug use. "We must speak to young people in modern terms and use the channels where they spend the most time. Prevention can't be a one-time event – it must be ongoing, systemic, and based on real data," said Nurzhan Zhakupov. The most vulnerable groups today remain adolescents aged 14–17 and young adults aged 18–25. According to the speaker, synthetic drugs pose a particular danger, as they quickly become addictive and cause serious harm to mental health. Within the framework of the "Law and Order" principle, the Narkostop project builds partnerships with law enforcement agencies, drug treatment services, and educational institutions, fostering strong civic engagement among young people. The speaker emphasized that at the first sign of a problem, it is important to contact professionals, including the project's specialists, as soon as possible to preserve the health and future of young people.

*From the school classroom to messenger: Almaty steps up fight against drug addiction among youth* A press conference was held in the regional communications service on the issue of preventing drug addiction among youth within the framework of the "Law and Order" principle. At it, Nurlan Zhakypov reported on the results and plans of the "Narkostop" project. According to him, the main focus is on systematic work with adolescents and young people, and on strengthening the fight against the spread of drugs in the digital space. Over the past years, the Narkostop project has shown its effectiveness. A lot of work has been done in educational institutions, the Internet space and in the city. Lectures were organized for pupils and students in schools, colleges and universities, cyber volunteers identified Internet resources distributing prohibited substances, and also took steps to remove graffiti with drug advertising in the city. Such a comprehensive approach has increased the level of information literacy of young people, reduced the availability of drugs, and allowed them to form a positive attitude towards this issue. "Today, drug crime has changed. Previously, it was mainly distributed offline, but now it has moved to recruiting and selling people through messengers, websites, and closed channels. Many teenagers who have phones are falling for them," Nurzhan Zhakypov noted. This year, the project plans to strengthen its preventive focus. The organizers plan to expand the coverage of schools and universities, increase the number of meetings, intensify monitoring of the Internet space, and continue work to eliminate visual advertising of drugs in the city. Now they will pay more attention to those who are attracting young people to this work under the guise of "easy money." "Attracting young people to such dirty work is the most difficult problem now. They offer them a quick fix, but they never explain what the consequences will be. Our task is to convey to young people their responsibility before the law in a clear and understandable language," says the project leader. The work of "Narkostop" is carried out in several directions. A professional lecturer of the project works with teenagers and students in educational organizations. The format of the meeting is not a mentoring one, but a dialogue, using real-life examples and discussing ways to attract people. In addition, cyber volunteers monitor the Internet, identify sites and resources with drug content, and send information to the authorized bodies to block them. Graffiti advertising drugs is also gradually being removed in the city, which will help reduce open advertising. This year, it is planned to conduct a study among young people to determine the level of information literacy, attitudes to the problem and risk factors. Based on this data, preventive measures will be adjusted. In addition, the information and educational direction will be strengthened. Short educational videos for adolescents and young people will be prepared, which will tell about the consequences and mechanisms of their involvement in such work, legal responsibility and the consequences of synthetic drugs. "We need to speak to young people in their language and work through the channels where they spend most of their time. Prevention should not be a one-time campaign, it should be ongoing, systematic, and based on real data," said Nurzhan Zhakypov. Currently, the most vulnerable groups are adolescents aged 14–17 and young people aged 18–25. According to the speaker, synthetic drugs pose a particular threat, as they are quickly addictive and cause significant harm to health. Within the framework of the principle of "law and order", the "Narkostop" project aims to establish interaction with law enforcement agencies, narcological services and educational organizations, and to form a stable civic position among young people. The speaker noted that those who have such suspicions should immediately refer them to specialists and seek the help of experts who are at the forefront of this project.

At the 11th meeting of the Commission on Constitutional Reform, Majilis deputy Snezhana Imasheva expressed the opinion that it is necessary to clarify all transitional provisions in the draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan in order to ensure the continuity of the political process in the country. The Majilis deputy noted that, first of all, it is necessary to clearly define the procedure and terms of entry into force of the new Constitution. "The draft should specify the exact date from which its provisions will come into force. From the date of the official announcement of the results of the republican referendum or from another specifically established date?" he said. According to him, it is also necessary to resolve the issue of the status of the current state authorities during the transitional period. In particular, it is necessary to determine until what point the current Parliament will exercise its powers, what is the deadline and in what order will the Constituent Assembly elections be held? "I believe that these issues should be considered while ensuring the continuity of the implementation of the legislative function, including taking into account the need to implement the institutional innovations of the Constitution," the deputy noted. Snezhana Imasheva said that it is important to consider in the transitional provisions the mechanisms for forming the new composition of the Constitutional Court, the Central Election Commission, and the Supreme Audit Chamber. In addition, the procedure for appointing officials of key state bodies also requires regulation. "The specific approval of these procedures will provide legal clarity and prevent the absence of constitutional bodies during the period of institutional transition," he said. According to the deputy, the issue of the application of current legislation requires special attention. In this regard, the draft of the new Constitution should clearly specify whether the laws and other regulatory legal acts in force on the date of the Constitution's entry into force will remain in force and within what period they must be brought into line with the rules, he said. "The approval of these rules will ensure legal clarity, predictability of the functioning of state institutions, and a clear definition of the limits of the powers of each body during the transitional period," concluded Snezhana Imasheva.

At a regular meeting of the Constitutional Reform Commission, the Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dinara Zakiyeva, raised an initiative aimed at strengthening constitutional guarantees in terms of housing rights and protecting the interests of children. "This morning, at an expanded meeting of the Government, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, paid special attention to the need to strengthen guarantees to protect citizens from unjustified eviction and deprivation of housing. The right to housing is not only a social guarantee, but also a fundamental condition for human security, especially when it comes to children," the speaker said. In her speech, Dinara Zakieva noted that, in accordance with international standards, children have the right to the most favorable conditions for life, development, and protection of their rights. "The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child enshrines the right of every child to a standard of living adequate for the physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral and social development. This includes safe and stable housing. Housing for a child is one of the key factors in protecting his or her well-being and interests," he said. It was also noted that the risk of violation of citizens' rights is particularly evident in the sphere of housing relations. According to the speaker, the practice of law enforcement is evidence of this. Because the social risks associated with restricting citizens' rights are most clearly visible when issues of eviction arise in housing relations. Dinara Zakiyeva said that during her work, she has repeatedly encountered situations where children were at risk of losing their only home due to various tragic domestic situations. “Let me give an example of a situation where children lose their sole breadwinner - their mother. The mother had repaid a significant part of the mortgage loan taken out for housing during her lifetime. Nevertheless, if the previously paid funds are not returned, the children risk losing their only housing. As a result of our application, the bank decided to forgive the remaining debt. However, such cases, unfortunately, are not uncommon,” said the Ombudsman for Children’s Rights. In this regard, it is necessary to establish guarantees that prevent situations in which the court disregards the most important and necessary interests of the child and deprives him of housing. In this context, he noted that a specific constitutional norm is being proposed. "In this regard, in addition to the state's obligation to create conditions for providing citizens with housing, we propose to establish a norm in the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan that prohibits eviction from housing without a court decision," the speaker said. In conclusion, he drew attention to the fact that the proposed norm defines the value orientations of a welfare state. "The fact that the norm prohibiting eviction from a residential home without a court decision is reflected in the Constitution demonstrates the perfection of the social state and respect for human dignity," concluded Dinara Zakiyeva.

Human Rights Commissioner Artur Lastayev expressed his opinion on the need to protect the fundamental human right to housing at the constitutional level. In this regard, he proposed to enshrine in the Constitution a norm that prohibits not only deprivation of housing rights without a court decision, but also eviction from housing without a court decision. According to Lastaev, housing is enshrined as a basic value in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. However, considering it solely as a property category is a big mistake. "What is most important for a person? He wants to be sure that he will not be evicted from his home without any reason. The enshrining of guarantees for the protection of the right to housing in the Constitution testifies to the social and human rights nature of our country, to the unwavering protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens. This is very important for us. After all, the state lives not for symbols, but for every person in its composition. People-orientedness should be reflected in every decision and action of the authorities," the Commissioner for Human Rights said. He also noted that the new draft Constitution, taking into account the specific demands of society, will create a more stable and transparent system for protecting the rights and interests of citizens. This will allow for a nationwide discussion and referendum on the document. "The draft of the new Constitution takes into account the situations that citizens face in their daily lives and is aimed at preventing decisions that may violate fundamental human rights. In this sense, it responds to public demand for justice, security, and respect for human dignity. Taking into account the results of the work carried out and the scope of the discussion, the proposed draft, as a document that reflects the interests of citizens and meets their expectations, can be submitted to a nationwide referendum and receive support," Artur Lastayev noted at a regular meeting of the Commission. The new Constitution also provides for situations where evictions are necessary to protect people's lives and health. "Disputes related to housing and eviction from housing should be resolved only by the court. Therefore, it is proposed to enshrine the following norm in the Constitution: neither deprivation of housing nor eviction from housing is allowed without a court decision. Some may say that this is already present in existing legislation. However, enshrining this principle in the main legal document will ensure its legal stability," Lastayev concluded.

The proposals received by the Constitutional Commission have been carefully studied, and additional norms have been introduced into the draft Constitution. This was stated by Bakhyt Nurmukhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Court, at the 11th meeting of the Commission on Constitutional Reforms. "Article 8 of the draft Constitution states that two forms of ownership are recognized and equally protected. They are state and private property. Many proposals state that this norm does not cover all forms of ownership. Thus, paragraph 1 of the said article reads: "All forms of ownership in the Republic of Kazakhstan are recognized, guaranteed and equally protected," the speaker explained. Article 14, paragraph 2 of the draft states that human rights and freedoms are inherent in every person, are absolute and inalienable. Many citizens and experts have suggested strengthening this provision, asking to add that "human rights and freedoms determine the content and application of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan." Taking these suggestions into account, the paragraph was amended to read: "Human rights and freedoms are inherent in every person, they are absolute and no one can deprive them of them, and the content and application of the current law of the Republic of Kazakhstan are determined accordingly." "Paragraph 3 of Article 14 states that a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan has rights and obligations in accordance with his citizenship. Citizenship represents a person's constitutional and legal relationship with the state. Therefore, citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan have the full range of rights, freedoms and obligations established by the Constitution and are equal before the law. Paragraph 5 of this article has also been clarified. According to the amended wording, the exercise of the rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen must not violate the rights and freedoms of another person, must not harm the foundations of the constitutional order, public order, the health of citizens and the human nature of society," he said. In addition, proposals to make the dissolution mechanism of the Kurultai more flexible and conducive to compromise were also taken into account. In this regard, the phrase "shall dissolve" was replaced with the phrase "has the right to dissolve". "In the draft Constitution published for public discussion, these powers are established in an imperative form. Now it is proposed to formulate these powers of the President of the Republic in a dispositive form and establish them as a right. The corresponding changes have been made to subparagraphs 2), 4) and 8) of Article 46, paragraph 1 of Article 57, and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 62," explained the Commission member. At the same time, the aforementioned constitutional norms impose restrictions on the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly. The Constituent Assembly may not be dissolved during a state of emergency or war, during the last six months of the President's term of office, within one year of the previous dissolution, or in the cases established by Article 51 of the Constitution.