Islamabad, July 2, 2025 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, met with Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Attaullah Tarar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation in the media sector.Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin emphasized the importance of establishing interaction between the media communities of Kazakhstan and Pakistan in order to bridge the information gap between the two countries. He expressed interest in facilitating direct contacts between television and print media outlets, including the opening of correspondent offices of leading TV channels in the capitals of both countries.The Ambassador also briefed the Pakistani side on the outcomes of the 13th session of the Kazakhstan-Pakistan joint Intergovernmental Commission, which took place on April 29 this year in Islamabad, as well as the Business Forum held in Karachi. He noted the signing of several bilateral documents, including a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of information between the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.Federal Minister A.Tarar confirmed Pakistan’s interest in enhancing cooperation with Kazakhstan in the information sphere. He highlighted the significant potential for collaboration and the importance of launching joint television projects. He also proposed giving the partnership a more practical dimension by putting forward a number of initiatives.Additionally, the Ambassador held a meeting with Mr. Muhammad Asim Khichi, Director General of the national news agency "Associated Press of Pakistan" (APP),” during which they discussed potential avenues for cooperation between APP and Kazakhstani partners.Both parties agreed to intensify efforts in exchanging news content.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1029977?lang=kk

Goals and objectives of universal declaration1. Ensuring fair taxation and improving social policy2. Creation of an effective mechanism for controlling the income of individuals3. Reducing corruption and the shadow economyDeclaration form Form 270.00 "Declaration of income and property" The declaration of income and property is submitted by1) civil servants and persons equated to them, as well as their spouses;2) major participants in banks, securities market and insurance organizations, as well as their spouses;3) heads, founders (participants) of quasi-public sector entities, legal entities owning more than 10% of the share in the authorized capital (shares of joint-stock companies), as well as their spouses;4) persons engaged in private practice (notaries, lawyers, private bailiffs, mediators);5) persons who have received income subject to independent taxation (income from property rentals; remuneration from foreign bank accounts; income from operations with digital assets; other income for which tax was not withheld at the source of payment), with the exception of income from sole proprietors;6) persons who have funds in accounts with foreign banks, if their total amount exceeds 1000 MCI;7) persons with assets abroad (real estate, vehicles, securities, PFI, investment gold, shares in foreign companies; participation in housing construction,);8) persons who own digital assets;9) persons who, during the reporting tax period, acquired property with a total value of more than 20,000 times the MCI (for example: in 2025 MCI = 3932 tenge, 20,000 x 3932 = 78,640 thousand tenge), including outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.The deadline for submitting the income and property declaration is no later than September 15 of the year following the reporting calendar year at the place of residence. Ways to submit Income and Property Declarations In electronic form via:  "Taxpayer's Office" (cabinet.salyk.kz ) on the web portal of the State Revenue Committee;  the portal of "electronic government" (egov.kz); Mobile applications: e-Salyq Azamat, eGov mobile, moldir.qoldau.kz , HalykBank (HALYK), Centercreditbank (bcc.kz ).  On paper:  to the state revenue authorities in absentia;  in the PSC;  by registered mail.Information reflected in the Declaration of Income and Property:- income that is taxable independently (from renting, selling real estate, transport, securities, digital assets, income from abroad, etc.), with the exception of income from entrepreneurial activity that is subject to declaration.;- tax deductions; - acquisition/alienation of property outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, including on a gratuitous basis (real estate, transport, land and land plots, participation in the authorized capital of a legal entity, securities, digital assets, PFIs, gold, a share in a residential building, etc.);- offset and refund of the excess amount under the IPN; - money in foreign bank accounts totaling over 1,000 MCI (individuals who have accepted the restriction in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Combating Corruption" reflect information about the availability of money in foreign banks, regardless of the amount of the bank deposit); - property abroad as of December 31 of the reporting tax period (real estate, transport, securities, digital assets, investment gold, participation in the authorized capital of a legal entity);- accounts receivable/payable of other persons to an individual and (or) debts of an individual to other persons (with supporting documents attached);- acquisition/alienation of property, as well as sources of coverage for acquisition costs during the reporting tax period, including outside the Republic of Kazakhstan (real estate, motor vehicles and trailers, securities, digital assets, investment gold, derivative financial instruments, shares in the authorized capital of a legal entity, shares in housing construction) are reflected:- civil servants, persons equated to them and their spouses;- major participants in the bank, securities market and insurance organizations and their spouses;- managers, founders (participants) of quasi-public sector entities, legal entities owning more than 10% of the share in the authorized capital and their spouses;- persons who, during the reporting tax period, acquired property with a total value of more than 20,000 times the MCI.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1029937?lang=kk

On July 6, Kazakhstanis celebrate the 27th birthday of the country's main city. Astana oshen kulturan rayon Kudsa Lemsa Umurzakovon lemsa proas "Yelimnin zhuregi - Astana"lemsa festive concert. Koen koen koryas akimon aimak congratulations are not awarded at the ceremony."Mereily otbasy"national pyalkstomati district stage pyalkstomat pyalkstomas. For participation in the competition, the families of the Nokishovs and Baizhuman from the village of Ayet, as well as the Shoibasov families from the village of Tobol, were awarded letters of thanks from the akim of the district. The diplomas of the winners of the competition were awarded to the family of Maksutkhan and Birmagambetov from the village of Tobol. Capitals sew musical Kazakhs aras aimak aimak artistnen esa.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1029885?lang=kk

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The United Nations Public Service Forum 2025 (UNPSF) on the theme ‘Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future’, organised by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, was held in Samarkand from 23-25 June 2025.The Forum brought together some 1,000 participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America - ministers, senior government officials, representatives of international organisations, academia, civil society, the private sector and digital innovators.Kazakhstan was represented by S. Muximov, Deputy Chairman of the Public Service Agency, A. Zholmanov, Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and T. Sharipov, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand.The programme included plenary sessions, thematic discussions, strategic talks and presentations of successful practices aimed at rethinking the role of public service in the context of challenges and accelerated changes.As part of the event, the Astana Civil Service Hub (ACSH) in co-operation with the Civil Service Development Agency under the President of RU held a seminar on ‘Digital Change in Government: How to Keep Civil Servants Motivated’, during which A. Baimenov, Chairman of the ACSH Steering Committee, highlighted a number of key areas necessary to create a highly motivated and adaptive civil service in an era of rapid change.The key outcome of the Forum was the adoption of the Samarkand Ministerial Declaration. It was also announced the launch of a new international initiative to support the export of solutions in the field of digital public administration (GovTech).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1029836?lang=kk

On 24 June 2025, with the assistance of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand, representatives of the Kazakhstan-based «Sergek Project Ltd» group of companies - Alena Tkachenko, Vice President for Global Markets, and Dauren Bolatov, Head of Central Asia Markets, met with E. Rajabov, Deputy Mayor of Samarkand, and A. Sayfullaev, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of Samarkand International Technological University (SIUT).During the meetings, Sergek Group's technological capabilities and strategic vision in Samarkand region were presented, including the development and implementation of AI solutions for smart cities (intelligent systems for traffic management, public safety and environmental monitoring).The parties discussed possible formats of partnership in the sphere of digital development of the region, including the study of the potential for localisation of solutions, technical transfer and personnel training, as well as the prospects for joint educational projects, research and development and implementation of practical IT initiatives.As a result of the meetings, which were held in a productive and businesslike atmosphere, an agreement was reached to consistently continue co-operation in the field of digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1029829?lang=kk

On July 2, 2025, as part of the celebration of the National Day of Dombra in Kokshetau, the Museum of Literature and Art hosted the regional kuishi competition "Kumbirle, dombra!", dedicated to the 205th anniversary of the great Kazakh composer-kuishi Dauletkery Shygayuly and the 210th anniversary of the national composer-kuishi, dombrist Tattimbet Kazangapuly. It was organized by the State Committee for Cultural Cooperation "Regional Center for Folk Art and Cultural Leisure" under the Department of Culture of the Akmola region.The purpose of the competition was to preserve and popularize the art of kuya as a genre of folk art, the musical heritage of Dauletkerei Shygayuli and Tattimbet Kazangapuli, as well as the promotion of dombra as an integral part of the history of the Kazakh people, improving the professional skills of performers, sharing experiences and identifying new talents.The jury included the conductor of the orchestra of Kazakh folk instruments named after K. Kumisbekov of the Akmola Regional Philharmonic named after Ukili Ibrai, the owner of the badge "Madeniyet salasyn uzdigi" Ruslan Koishybayev, teachers of the Birzhan Sal Music College, winners of republican competitions Sayat Babayev and Bauyrzhan Baltin.The competition consisted of two stages: qualifying and final. The participants of the competition were 7 kuishi from the districts of Birzhan Sal, Atbasar, Zhaksy, Shortandy, Korgalzhyn and the city of Kokshetau, Akmola region. The contestants performed works by Dauletkerei Shygayuli and Tattimbet Kazangapuli, outstanding composers of the Kazakh people.According to the results of the competition, Nurbolat Sakhy from Korgalzhyn district took the first prize. The second place went to Omirbek Madina from the city of Kokshetau. The third prize was taken by Kolganat Rakhmetullin from Zhaksyn district and Anes Imangazy from Birzhan Sal district.The winners and participants of the competition were awarded with diplomas and cash certificates.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/1029792?lang=kk

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Congratulations on the Day of the Capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan!The Day of the capital is a celebration of creativity, inspiration and new achievements.Over the years of its development, Astana has become a modern metropolis with unique architecture, developed infrastructure and rich cultural life. It is a place where history and the future meet, where bold ideas are born and large-scale projects are implemented.I wish you all health, well-being, stability and confidence in the future. May our capital continue to grow, develop and delight its residents with beauty, comfort and opportunities for everyone! Chairman of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city maslikhat A. SvetashSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1029800?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to scale the human-centered approach and work to improve the quality of public services provided in the field of taxation. For this purpose, all state revenue agencies have a "red button" - a QR code, after scanning which taxpayers can directly contact the Chairman of the SRC, indicating a specific problem situation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1029967?lang=kk

On July 26-27, the Regional Center for Folk Art and Cultural Leisure under the Department of Culture of the Akmola region held a regional competition "Uzdik uyymdastyrushy".The main goal of the competition is to improve the professional skills of club employees, as well as create conditions for the exchange of experience. The competition was aimed at improving the skills of specialists, identifying talented and creative workers, as well as increasing the prestige of the profession.The creative competition was attended by club workers from the cities and districts of the Akmola region, namely Akkol, Arshalynsky, Astrakhan, Atbasarsky, Burabaysky, Yerementau, Zerendinsky, Sandyktau, Bulandinsky, Birzhan Sal districts and from Stepnogorsk, Kossy.On the first day, 3 stages of the competition took place: "Men zhane men kasibim", each participant introduced himself and told about his activities, 11 original scenarios were presented at the "Uzdik scenario" stage, and in the conditions presented at the "Takyrypty cash" stage, the participants clearly showed what they are capable of. The final stage of the Segiz Kyrly contest was held on the second day, where the participants demonstrated their creative abilities.The event was held in the open air, which became a unique platform for the exchange of experience, interesting formats of the event were shown here, using different methods. According to the results of the competitionOspanova Asemgul (Stepnogorsk) took the first place and was awarded a first degree diploma and a certificate worth 100,000 tenge.Karina Krikunova (Sandyktau district) Second place and a certificate in the amount of 75,000 tenge.Elena Kuznetsova (Birzhan district) was awarded the third place and a certificate worth 50,000 tenge and Kairatbek Ulykpan (Yerentau district) The rest of the participants, who showed their talent at the competition, created a special mood, were awarded a diploma and a certificate of 20,000 tenge for active participation in the regional competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/1029767?lang=kk

The Tax Code stipulates that from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, an individual has the right to apply the following types of tax deductions::1) tax deduction in the form of mandatory pension contributions;2) tax deduction for contributions to compulsory social health insurance;3) standard tax deductions - 14 times the amount of the MCI for a calendar month or 168 times the amount of the MCI for a calendar year for all individuals, as well as 882 times the amount of the MCI for a calendar year for socially vulnerable segments of the population (persons with disabilities, having disabled children, etc.); 4) tax deduction for large families - in the amount of no more than 282 times the amount of the MCI determined for a calendar year;5) other tax deductions (hereinafter referred to as other deductions), which include.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1029776?lang=kk

Date: July 6, 2025Venue: Kokshetau, New EmbankmentStart: at 12:00 p.m.Dombra is the voice of the spirit of the people!On July 6, a large-scale regional flash mob dedicated to the National Day of Dombra will be held in the center of Akmola region. The purpose of the event is to popularize the national cultural heritage, foster respect for the sacred Kazakh instrument, the dombra— among the younger generation, as well as strengthen national identity.About 3,000 dombrists from the regional center and districts will take part in the flash mob. Professional orchestras, folklore ensembles, traditional singing performers and kuya masters also participate in the event. In addition, participants of cultural institutions and dombra circles will demonstrate their skills.We invite all residents and guests of the region to participate and support this vibrant cultural event that unites us through the sound of dombra, a symbol of Kazakh spirituality and national code.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-madeniet/press/news/details/1029779?lang=kk

🔰6 июля в нашей стране отмечаются Национальный день домбры и День Астаны.В честь этих дат в Актобе пройдут яркие праздничные мероприятия.Приглашаем всех жителей и гостей города стать свидетелями праздничного концерта, выставок и развлекательных программ!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-goszakup/press/news/details/1029782?lang=kk

The positive experience of implementing the "red button" mechanism in the field of customs services, successfully applied since April of this year at customs posts and customs clearance centers, has shown high efficiency in providing feedback and solving problematic issues on the ground.In this regard, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to scale the human-centered approach and work to improve the quality of public services provided in the field of taxation.For this purpose, all state revenue agencies have a "red button" - a QR code, after scanning which taxpayers can directly contact the Chairman of the SRC, indicating a specific problem situation.It is important to note that the "red button" is intended exclusively for reporting difficulties encountered in obtaining tax and customs services, and is an anti-corruption policy tool aimed at identifying and preventing abuses, manifestations of unfair or inappropriate behavior on the part of employees.The application form is simple and intuitive, and it can be filled out in a few minutes. If necessary, the user can leave the request anonymously.We strive for an open and honest dialogue with citizens and the business community. Each request received will be reviewed as soon as possible, and appropriate response measures will be taken in each case.We urge everyone who faces obstacles or unsatisfactory service in obtaining public services to take advantage of this opportunity.Your voice is important for building an effective, transparent and customer-oriented tax and customs administration system. Only through joint efforts of the government and society can we improve the quality of service and the level of trust.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1029734?lang=kk

💠 As part of the continuation of work in the information system “Keden”, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Industry Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan will put into operation the functionality for issuing the act of state control of precious stones, jewelry and other products made of precious metals and precious stones imported into and exported from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the act of state control of rough natural diamonds, taking into account the certification scheme.From July 8, 2025 the submission and processing of applications for the act of state control will be carried out in the IS “Keden”.We note that on July 4 this year at 18:30 in the information system “Single Window for Export-Import Operations” will stop accepting applications for the act of state control.💠Instructions on how to fill in the application, as well as on how to register in the system are available on the main page on the portal https://keden.kgd.gov.kz, as well as in the created separate telegram chat https:// t.me/kedenkgdgovkz/57795 - for the applicant.Please note that it is necessary to provide valid cell phone numbers and e-mail address when registering in order to receive notifications on application statuses.For more information and consultations, please contact the support service: +7 7172 73 55 19 +7 705 956 53 89 e-mail: keden_support@kgd.minfin.gov.kz. telegram channel: https://t.me/kedenkgdgovkz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1029797?lang=kk

In accordance with the order of the Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for regulation and development of financial market dated July 2, 2025 № Б-179 «Alatau City Bank» JSC (renamed from «First Heartland Jusan Bank» JSC) the license for performing an activity on the securities market was reissued due to the change of the name of the legal entity-license.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1029753?lang=kk

On July 6, Kazakhstan celebrates a public holiday – the Day of the Capital (Astana Day), established by The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan" dated June 25, 2008 No. 47-IV.The transfer of the capital from Alma Ata to the center of Kazakhstan was determined by the Resolution of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the transfer of the Capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan" dated July 6, 1994 No. 106-XIII (that is why July 6 is considered Capital Day). The final decision to move the capital from Alma Ata to Akmola was made by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in 1997 and By decree President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 20, 1997 No. 3700. Since December 10, 1997, the city of Akmola has been declared the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.On May 6, 1998, by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Renaming the city of Akmola, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to Astana, the capital" dated May 6, 1998, No. 3941, the capital was renamed.On June 10, 1998, the official presentation of the new capital took place. And since the city acquired the capital status, Capital Day has been celebrated on June 10. In 2006, Astana Day was postponed to July 6.May our capital, Astana, the heart of our Motherland, the pillar of our independence, prosper! Happy Capital Day!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslikhat-ulken-naryn/press/news/details/1029649?lang=kk

The legendary Kazakh athlete — Olympic boxing champion, Hero of Labor of Kazakhstan, and internationally recognized sports figure Serik Sapiyev — visited Military Unit 6505 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, stationed in the city of Karaganda.The arrival of the renowned sportsman became a significant and inspiring event for the servicemen of the unit. During the visit, Serik Zhumanuly held a meeting with the personnel, where he shared the story of his sports career and key achievements. He emphasized the importance of military service, noting that honest work and serving the Motherland are the highest duties of every citizen.Conscripts eagerly asked the champion numerous questions about his life experience and personal principles. Later, the guest toured the unit’s gym and praised the high level of physical fitness demonstrated by the young soldiers.Servicemen enthusiastically seized the opportunity to take photos with the Olympic champion. These memorable moments will long remain in their hearts as a symbol of motivation and national pride. Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1029641?lang=kk

The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia informs that the Embassy will be closed on July 7, 2025, due to the observance of a national holiday – Astana Day (Capital City Day).The Embassy will resume its regular operations and receive citizens from July 8, 2025.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1029642?lang=kk