Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1213744?lang=kk

Dear residents and guests of the village!We invite you to a festive concert dedicated to May 7 - Defender of the Fatherland Day.Date: 05/06/2026Time: 17:30, Venue: Bayan Village Club️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1213718?lang=kk

     On April 30, 2026, Mayor B.T. Abdraliev held a meeting with the public to summarize the results of the first quarter of the current year.      Particular attention was paid to the city's socioeconomic development and prospects for further growth. Bolat Tansykbaevich noted that the city has good prospects: joint efforts are underway to improve the city, the city is becoming cleaner and more attractive, new industries are opening, additional jobs are being created, and programs aimed at improving the quality of life are being implemented.     During the dialogue, issues of city landscaping, road repairs, and other relevant topics were raised. The meeting was constructive, and residents demonstrated high interest in the city's development.     Following the meeting, the Mayor held a personal reception for citizens, during which necessary clarifications were provided, and relevant departments were instructed to take appropriate measures and monitor the identified issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1213690?lang=kk

During the event, the basic requirements for the conduct of civil servants during the holiday season were outlined. Particular attention was paid to issues of personal responsibility for compliance with current legislation, preventing violations of official discipline, and ensuring correct and dignified behavior both on duty and in public.A separate section addressed issues of compliance with official ethics standards and strengthening the positive image of the civil service. The need for strict adherence to the principles of integrity, openness, and responsibility was emphasized.Rauan Zhampeisov noted that compliance with official ethics standards is an important factor in increasing public trust in government agencies and preventing actions that could negatively impact the authority of the civil service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1213608?lang=kk

The head of the region, Kumar Aksakalov, congratulated the outstanding scientist, wise mentor, and public figure Kalkaman Khasenovich Zhakyp on his 80th anniversary.Kalkaman Khasenovich dedicated his conscious life to serving the people. His life journey, which began in a simple village, reached significant heights thanks to hard work and perseverance. More than 300 scientific works by the scholar are dedicated to issues of interethnic relations, the state language, history, culture, and the development of society.Currently, serving as the chairman of the regional Council of Aksakals under the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, he sets an example for the younger generation, contributing to strengthening unity and harmony in the country.The respected aksakal has also achieved significant success in the field of sports. He participates in marathons of various levels, covering thousands of kilometers."Dear Kalkaman Khasenovich, I wish you and your spouse, Damesh Saktaganovna, long life, good health, prosperity for your families, and the joy of spending more happy days together," noted the regional akim in his congratulatory speech.The work of Kalkaman Zhakyp has received high recognition from the state and is marked by various awards, including the "Kurmet" order. On this day, the head of the region, expressing sincere gratitude to the jubilarian, also awarded him the special breast badge "Ybyrai Altynsarin." Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1213573?lang=kk

      The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – the Committee) hereby informs as follows.      By Order No. 782 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 17 December 2025, amendments were introduced to Order No. 176 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 16 March 2015 “On approval of the rules for transaction monitoring” (hereinafter – the Rules).     Starting from 1 January 2026, taxpayers shall be guided by the updated Rules and new requirements for completion of reporting forms, namely:Reporting form 000.10.1 – “Export of crude oil and/or gas condensate”;Reporting form 000.10.2 – “Export of goods”;Reporting form 000.10.3 – “Cross-border transactions related to income from performed works and/or rendered services”;Reporting form 000.10.4 – “Cross-border transactions related to loans granted”;Reporting form 000.20.1 – “Import of goods”;Reporting form 000.20.2 – “Cross-border transactions related to expenses from received works and/or services”;Reporting form 000.20.3 – “Cross-border transactions related to loans received”.     Submission of reporting forms must be submitted exclusively in electronic format.     Currently, the Committee is carrying out work to implement in IS ISNA the functionality for accepting reporting forms in electronic format. The launch of the relevant functionality is planned in the near future.     In this regard, pursuant to subparagraph 7 of paragraph 4 of the Rules, in the event technical errors are identified, the Committee extends the deadline for submission of reporting forms for a period not exceeding six months from the established deadline, namely until 15 November 2026.     Therefore, administrative liability measures and penalties for late submission of reporting forms caused by the technical unavailability of IS ISNA shall not be applied.     The Committee will additionally announce the launch of reporting forms in IS ISNA on the unified platform of internet resources of State Bodies, the Committee’s social media accounts (Instagram, Telegram, etc.) and on the former Taxpayer Cabinet.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1213574?lang=kk

In accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 110 of the Tax Code, all monetary settlements within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan must be conducted with the mandatory use of a cash register machine (CRM) equipped with data recording and (or) transmission functions, included in the official State Register, unless otherwise specified in this article. The following are exempt from the requirement to use a cash register:1) individuals;2) private bailiffs, lawyer and professional mediator;3) persons providing services to the public for transportation in public urban transport involving the issuance of tickets. The form of public urban transport tickets is approved by the authorized state body implementing the state policy in the field of transport, in coordination with the authorized body.;4) the National Bank;5) second-tier banks;6) religious associations;7) The national postal operators, except for monetary payments made in places without public telecommunications network;8) persons making monetary settlements using a special mobile application.Thus, the law establishes an exhaustive list of specific entities and circumstances under which the use of a cash register machines is not required.Non-profit organizations, such as Property Owners' Associations (POAs), are not included in this exempt list. Therefore, tax legislation does not provide an exemption from the use of cash registers for POAs.In accordance with subparagraph 1 of Article 19 of the Tax Code, monetary settlements are defined as payments made for the purchase of goods, the performance of work, or the provision of services via cash, and (or) payment cards, and (or) mobile payments.Consequently, when accepting monetary payments for the performance of work, the provision of services, whether through cash, and (or) payment cards, and (or) mobile payments, non-profit organizations, including POAs, are required to use a CRM and issue a corresponding fiscal receipt.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1213579?lang=kk

As of April 1, 2026, Kazakhstani pension savings exceeded 26.82 trillion KZT. Over the past 12 months, they have grown by approximately 4.08 trillion KZT (or 17.9%).Pension savings from compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) as of April 1, 2026, amounted to 25.12 trillion KZT. Over the year, their volume has increased by 3.25 trillion KZT, or 14.8%.The volume of savings from compulsory professional pension contributions (CPPCs) amounted to 741.14 billion KZT, demonstrating an increase by 13.4% over the past 12 months. A significant increase was also recorded in voluntary pension contributions (VPC), which increased by 23.1% and amounted to 10.09 billion KZT as of April 1, 2026.The amount of savings from compulsory employer pension contributions (CEPC), which have been deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (recipients) since January 1, 2024, also continues to grow. As of April 1, 2026, it reached 950.57 billion KZT, a 2.9-fold increase compared to the same period last year. ReturnsThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first three months of 2026, 869.33 billion KZT in contributions were received into individual and conditional pension accounts, which is 14.1% (or 107.12 billion KZT) more than in the same period last year.Individual pension accounts (IPAs) for the purpose of recording the CPCs have received 673.45 billion KZT as of April 1, 2026 (compared to the same period last year, the CPC volume has increased by 6.7%), the CPPCs have received 38.77 billion KZT (an increase by 9.8%), and the VPCs have received 499.00 million KZT. Contributions from the CEPCs for the year totaled 156.61 billion KZT.Since the beginning of the year, net investment income generated through the management of pension assets by National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPMs) has been credited to depositors' accounts in the amount of more than 296.55 billion KZT. Payments and transfersPayments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from UAPF for January-March 2026 reached 360.02 billion KZT.The volume of old-age payments amounted to 68.63 billion KZT. The average monthly payment scheduled from UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 35,596 KZT.Lump-sum pension payments (LPP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 135.24 billion KZT, inheritance payments amounted to 33.05 billion KZT, payments related to permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 9.86 billion KZT, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 933.26 million KZT, and funeral payments amounted to 2.37 billion KZT. A total of 109.94 billion KZT was transferred to insurance companies. Number of IPAsThe total number of pension accounts in UAPF as of April 1, 2026, was 18.53 million (an increase by 1.08 million or 6.2% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension account contributors (recipients) in UAPF as of April 1, 2026, was 12.76 million, of which 11.32 million were under the CPCs, 774.40thousand were under the CPPCs, and 473.07 thousand were under the VPCs. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the compulsory pension contributions (11.32 million) also includes accounts of recipients who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (recipients) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of conditional pension accounts in UAPF recording information on received compulsory employer pension contributions totaled 5.76 million. All up-to-date statistical data on pension assets is available on enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section. UAPF was established on August 22, 2013, on the basis of State Accumulation Pension Fund National Pension Fund JSC. The founder and shareholder of UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by Committee on State Property and Privatization State Institution of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan exercises trust management of UAPF's pension assets. In accordance with pension legislation, UAPF collects mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions, as well as credits and records voluntary pension contributions formed from the unclaimed amount of guarantee compensation for a guaranteed deposit transferred by an organization providing mandatory deposit guarantees, 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, and ensures the implementation of pension payments. The Fund also maintains records of target assets and targeted requirements, records and credits targeted savings (TS) to targeted savings accounts, pays TS to recipients' bank accounts, and records returns of TS in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of National Fund for Children program. (More information at www.enpf.kz). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1213544?lang=kk

According to representatives of the NCA team, for many years there have been problems in the accreditation system that market participants have spoken about: non-transparent procedures, a limited pool of expert assessors, outdated approaches to inspections, and corruption risks."Today, the national accreditation system is undergoing an important stage of transformation. Since the beginning of 2025, systemic changes have begun in the body's work. The first step was an open dialogue with the market. Two major industry forums were held in Almaty and Astana with the participation of over 500 people. According to system representatives, participants discussed the need for a 'reboot' of accreditation, and following the meetings, key problems were identified and possible solutions were proposed." Thus, since 2025, changes aimed at increasing the transparency of procedures and strengthening control have begun to be implemented in the system. As explained by the center, one of the main problems in the organization was the lack of transparency in laboratory accreditation. This concerns technical and testing laboratories that check the quality of products, construction materials, equipment, environmental indicators, and issue official conclusions.To solve this problem, the NCA began implementing photo and video recording during accreditation. Now inspectors must record equipment, premises, and the assessment process itself. Internal procedures and documents of the accreditation system have also been revised."Currently, the transparency and reliability of assessment procedures have been significantly increased, corruption risks have been minimized, the possibility of informal agreements between assessors and accredited entities has been eliminated, and control over the actual availability of equipment and testing conditions has been strengthened," reported the NCA. Photo and video recording began to be applied in areas where mobile measuring instruments are used. In the future, as NCA employees reported, they plan to make this requirement mandatory for all organizations undergoing accreditation.The center also states that it has revised its approach to selecting experts. The NCA claims that previously the same specialists could participate in the work, while the new mechanism involves random selection of experts and updating the registry."Previously, the system had a limited pool of expert assessors, which made it difficult to attract new specialists. To update the expert pool, they began attracting new employees and professional organizations. Additionally, 20 memorandums were signed with international educational and scientific institutions, universities, and industry associations," reported the NCA.For the first time in the history of the accreditation body, the "20 New Assessors" project has been launched, which involves attracting new specialists from various industries. Work is currently underway with 35 candidates. Simultaneously, the NCA implemented random selection of technical experts. According to center representatives, such a mechanism should reduce the risk of bias and eliminate the constant involvement of the same specialists.The organization notes that recently they have adjusted internal documents, implemented checklists for assessment, begun digitizing part of the processes, and developed a unified registry of documents issued by laboratories and certification bodies.Among the changes are laboratory equipment identification via QR codes, remote inspections, and automatic calculation of accreditation costs."One of the problems was the use of the same equipment by several laboratories at once. Sometimes equipment would only physically appear in the laboratory during the inspection. To solve this problem, we implemented an identification system: each device is assigned a unique QR code linked to its serial number. This allows tracking the equipment and eliminating the practice of its use by different laboratories. To date, such identification has already been carried out for 17 entities."Also, according to NCA representatives, remote assessment of laboratories using digital tools is now being implemented. It is assumed that this format will make accreditation procedures more transparent.The center claims that the reforms were agreed upon with the business community, and the necessary legislative amendments have already received government approval. The NCA also notes that the organization has strengthened its presence at the international level. The center is a member of the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation. The National Accreditation Center has received the right to host the APAC General Assembly in 2031 in Astana, which confirms the trust of the international professional community.In the opinion of representatives of the current team, it is these reforms that could have become the reason for resistance from some employees. The center points out that the changes in the company were accompanied by criticism in the information field, but, according to them, such statements do not reflect the position of the majority of employees and market participants.The NCA believes that the ongoing changes should increase the transparency of the system, reduce corruption risks, and establish uniform rules for all participants.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1213566?lang=kk

A solemn event was held on the occasion of May 1 - the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan. At the festive gathering, the district akim Nurbakhyt Moldakhmetovich congratulated the residents of the district on the significant holiday and handed over the keys to new apartments to 12 residents. The event was followed by a concert program, where artists performed beautiful songs and danced, giving a good mood to the audience.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXydPsCt3Po/?igsh=dHpjbmp0ZG0xODI3Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-kegen/press/news/details/1213510?lang=kk

  Dear villagers, currently the uncontrolled movement of farm animals inside the village and along the roads is becoming an urgent problem. Such situations not only pose a danger to residents, but also cause frequent traffic accidents, private intrusion into the yard and street pollution.Especially at night, it is important for motorists to wear reflective tapes on large animals in order to prevent danger. In addition, it is necessary to ensure that cattle do not go out on the highway and graze only in designated areas. In this regard, explanatory work is being carried out on the maintenance, observance of the grazing procedure for farm animals and prevention of their neglect.️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1213441?lang=kk

In order to enhance the social protection of citizens and implement the principle of fair taxation, the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides a number of tax benefits for persons with disabilities. In 2026, tax benefits for persons with disabilities in Kazakhstan have significantly changed with the introduction of the new Tax Code. The key support measures are mainly related to individual income tax (IIT) deductions, as well as certain exemptions from taxes and payments.Individual Income Tax (IIT) DeductionsIn accordance with Article 404 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, persons with disabilities are entitled to apply tax deductions that reduce taxable income:• persons with disabilities of Groups I and II are entitled to a social tax deduction in the amount of 5,000 MCI per year;• persons with disabilities of Group III, as well as parents, guardians, and custodians of children with disabilities — 882 MCI per year.Exemption from Certain PaymentsPersons with disabilities are exempt from paying a number of state duties, including when applying to courts and when performing certain notarial acts in state notary offices.Main Tax Benefits for Persons with Disabilities• Persons with disabilities (Groups I, II, and III) are entitled to tax benefits, including exemption from transport tax on one vehicle with an engine capacity of up to 4,000 cubic cm, full exemption from land tax, as well as property tax benefits depending on the value of the housing.• In accordance with Subparagraph 4, Paragraph 3, Article 563 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, public associations of persons with disabilities are exempt from transport tax for one passenger vehicle with an engine capacity not exceeding 3,000 cubic cm and one bus.• In accordance with Subparagraph 4, Paragraph 2, Article 597 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, one of the parents of a person with a disability since childhood or a child with a disability is not a payer of individual property tax.Additional Support MeasuresTax legislation also provides tax incentives for employers hiring persons with disabilities in the form of a reduction of the assessed corporate income tax, subject to compliance with established conditions.The Department of State Revenues for the East Kazakhstan Region reminds that in order to apply tax benefits, it is necessary to своевременно provide the employer with supporting documents (a disability certificate and other documents, if required).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1213447?lang=kk

The head of the Zhalagash rural district, A. Sadyrova, held a regular meeting with the residents of Zhaydakbulak village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/1213305?lang=kk

Акция «Чистая суббота» проходит.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/1213318?lang=kk

The akim of Zhalagash rural district, A. Sadyrov, on March 17, 2026, based on the March 12, 2026, letter No. 01-10/240 of the akim of Kegen district, N. Tengizbayev, conducted explanatory work with the staff of the apparatus regarding the identification of corruption risks, strengthening organizational measures to prevent them, as well as warning that during the performance of official duties it is strictly prohibited to use official powers for personal or third-party interests, to gain material or other benefits, to receive illegal rewards, or to act as an intermediary, and to comply with legal requirements in the course of their work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/1213328?lang=kk

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As of April 1, 2026, Kazakhstani pension savings exceeded 26.82 trillion KZT. Over the past 12 months, they have grown by approximately 4.08 trillion KZT (or 17.9%).Pension savings from compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) as of April 1, 2026, amounted to 25.12 trillion KZT. Over the year, their volume has increased by 3.25 trillion KZT, or 14.8%.The volume of savings from compulsory professional pension contributions (CPPCs) amounted to 741.14 billion KZT, demonstrating an increase by 13.4% over the past 12 months. A significant increase was also recorded in voluntary pension contributions (VPC), which increased by 23.1% and amounted to 10.09 billion KZT as of April 1, 2026.The amount of savings from compulsory employer pension contributions (CEPC), which have been deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (recipients) since January 1, 2024, also continues to grow. As of April 1, 2026, it reached 950.57 billion KZT, a 2.9-fold increase compared to the same period last year. ReturnsThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first three months of 2026, 869.33 billion KZT in contributions were received into individual and conditional pension accounts, which is 14.1% (or 107.12 billion KZT) more than in the same period last year.Individual pension accounts (IPAs) for the purpose of recording the CPCs have received 673.45 billion KZT as of April 1, 2026 (compared to the same period last year, the CPC volume has increased by 6.7%), the CPPCs have received 38.77 billion KZT (an increase by 9.8%), and the VPCs have received 499.00 million KZT. Contributions from the CEPCs for the year totaled 156.61 billion KZT.Since the beginning of the year, net investment income generated through the management of pension assets by National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPMs) has been credited to depositors' accounts in the amount of more than 296.55 billion KZT. PaymentsandtransfersPayments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from UAPF for January-March 2026 reached 360.02 billion KZT.The volume of old-age payments amounted to 68.63 billion KZT. The average monthly payment scheduled from UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 35,596 KZT.Lump-sum pension payments (LPP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 135.24 billion KZT, inheritance payments amounted to 33.05 billion KZT, payments related to permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 9.86 billion KZT, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 933.26 million KZT, and funeral payments amounted to 2.37 billion KZT. A total of 109.94 billion KZT was transferred to insurance companies. Number of IPAsThe total number of pension accounts in UAPF as of April 1, 2026, was 18.53 million (an increase by 1.08 million or 6.2% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension account contributors (recipients) in UAPF as of April 1, 2026, was 12.76 million, of which 11.32 million were under the CPCs, 774.40thousand were under the CPPCs, and 473.07 thousand were under the VPCs. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the compulsory pension contributions (11.32 million) also includes accounts of recipients who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (recipients) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of conditional pension accounts in UAPF recording information on received compulsory employer pension contributions totaled 5.76 million. All up-to-date statistical data on pension assets is available on enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1213261?lang=kk

The investment income of Kazakhstani citizens is generated both through the management of pension assets by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) and by private Investment Portfolio Managers (IPMs).As a result of the NBK's investment activities in managing pension assets derived from Mandatory Pension Contributions (MPC), Mandatory Professional Pension Contributions (MPPC), and Voluntary Pension Contributions (VPC), the amount of accrued investment income for the first 3 months of 2026 amounted to 271.4 billion tenge, with an additional 34.1 billion tenge generated from Mandatory Employer Pension Contributions (MEPC).In turn, as of April 1, 2026, income generated from IPMs investment activities for 2026 amounted to 1.56 billion tenge.It should be noted that asset managers implement a balanced investment policy, investing in various types of financial instruments across currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers. Investment income is generated from various sources: income in the form of returns on securities (as well as interest on deposits and other instruments), and through market and currency revaluation of financial instruments and assets held under external management, etc. Thus, the level of investment income depends on a number of factors: the dynamics of the market value of instruments in the portfolio, fluctuations in exchange rates, the inflation rate, dividend payments, and other conditions. Returns may increase or decrease over different periods, which is reflected in the total amount of contributors' pension savings. The primary reason for the decrease in investment income on pension assets managed by the NBK since the beginning of the current year is the negative currency revaluation of foreign currency assets resulting from the strengthening of the tenge against the US dollar — from 505.53 to 478.77 tenge per US dollar.Despite financial market volatility, positive investment income and real returns on pension savings are ensured in the medium and long term. The cumulative investment return from the inception of the funded pension system in 1998 to April 1, 2026, amounted to 1,184.74%, while inflation for the entire period was 970.03%. As of April 1, 2026, the net investment income earned by the NBK since April 1, 2014 (following the consolidation of pension assets into the UAPF) reached 10.54 trillion tenge. Taking into account the payouts made, its share in the total volume of contributors' (beneficiaries') pension savings stands at 40.7%, which demonstrates the significant role of investment activities in the structure of citizens' savings.It is important to note that the return on pension assets over specific short-term periods is not an indicator of management efficiency, as income in the form of interest on financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period does not always offset fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates during that same period. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct an objective analysis of investment income over a longer time horizon. It should be noted that contributors have the right to transfer a portion of their pension assets (up to 50% of pension savings derived from mandatory pension contributions and up to 100% of pension savings derived from voluntary pension contributions) to be managed by a private Investment Portfolio Manager (IPM) that meets the regulator's requirements.In comparison with the more conservative management of the NBK, which is aimed at preserving pension assets and ensuring positive long-term returns, the investment declarations of IPMs and the requirements of the regulator provide for broader investment opportunities for IPMs in order to increase the return on pension assets (although this entails higher risks).The entire system of investment management and accounting of pension assets is transparent: every contributor has the opportunity to view their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or via the mobile application.Information regarding the investment management of UAPF pension assets and the financial instruments in which UAPF pension assets are invested is published on the official UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the "Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets" section, as well as on the invest.enpf.kz portal  The UAPF was established on August 22, 2013, on the basis of JSC "NPF GNPF". 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. The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan carries out the asset management of UAPF pension assets. In accordance with pension legislation, the UAPF performs the collection of mandatory pension contributions, mandatory employer pension contributions, mandatory professional pension contributions, and voluntary pension contributions, as well as the crediting and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed from the unclaimed amount of guarantee compensation for a guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory deposit insurance in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Mandatory Guaranteeing of Deposits Placed in Second-Tier Banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", and ensures the execution of pension payments. The Fund also carries out the accounting of target assets and target claims, the accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, the payment of TS to their beneficiaries' bank accounts, and the accounting of TS refunds 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/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1213533?lang=kk

The Nauryz holiday was celebrated on a large scale in the village of Zhalagash. On this day, the villagers revived national traditions and promoted unity and harmony. During the festive events, yurts were set up, tables were laid, and national dishes were offered to guests. Local artists sang songs, danced, and various concert programs were organized. In addition, Kazakh national games were played, with active participation from both young people and adults. This holiday brought a special mood to the residents of Zhalagash village, marking a bright day that symbolizes the arrival of spring, renewal, and the beginning of goodness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-zhalanash/press/news/details/1213274?lang=kk

International and national all-breed dog shows titled “Spring Meetings” were held in Almaty, organized by the Service Dog Breeding Club “OO ELITA DOSAAF.” The judging panel included international-class experts from the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan.A total of 100 dogs representing 23 breeds were showcased at the exhibition. The Cynological Center of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented 5 dogs and 2 puppies. All of them received high ratings — “Excellent,” “Very Good,” and “Very Promising,” and were awarded titles such as “CAC” and “CACIB,” confirming compliance with international standards.Among the top results was the German Shepherd “Sandy,” handled by Sergeant Daurbek Musabekov, which took 3rd place in the open class and earned the titles “CAC” and “CACIB.” The Dutch Shepherd “Addams,” handled by Sergeant Samat Ushbaev, received “R.CACIB” and “CAC.”Belgian Shepherds (Malinois) also performed successfully: “Ice,” handled by Junior Sergeant Dastan Tuniyazov, and “Artist,” handled by Sergeant Pavel Grafkin, became the best representatives of the breed in the junior class. Puppies “Black” and “Boni,” handled by Junior Sergeant Dastan Tuniyazov, were awarded the “Best Baby” titles. The dog “Slate,” handled by Sergeant Samat Ushbaev, was also among the prizewinners, receiving “CAC” and “CACIB.”The winners were awarded diplomas, valuable prizes, and certificates. The participation of National Guard canine specialists in the international exhibition once again confirmed the high level of professional training and the development of service dog breeding within the law enforcement troops. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1213225?lang=kk