Islamabad, August 8, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin, held a meeting with the leadership of the International Road Transport Union (TIR – Transports Internationaux Routiers) and top management of major transport and logistics companies of Pakistan.During the meeting, Y.Kistafin informed the participants about the work being carried out by the Embassy to enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and Pakistan in the development of international transport corridors. The Ambassador shared Kazakhstan's mid-term plans, highlighted the growing trade turnover between the two countries, and emphasized the mutual interest of business communities in strengthening collaboration across various sectors, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, textile industry, and others.As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to organize a visit of a delegation of representatives from Pakistan’s transport and logistics companies to Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1058645?lang=kk

Today, a seminar on explaining the new Tax Code was held for business representatives at the site of the State Revenue Service for the Yesil District.The seminar was attended by large agricultural enterprises of the district, representatives of small and medium businesses.During the meeting, the adopted standards on corporate income tax, value added tax, individual income tax, tax audits, forced collection of tax arrears, risk management system, special tax regimes and others were discussed.Taxpayers asked questions of interest to them, such as:- the correctness of offsetting VAT amounts;- how the tax regime for agricultural producers will change;- the need to revaluate property every 3 years, the mechanism of work;- the correctness of the transition to a special tax regime based on a simplified declaration; The speakers were: Deputy Head of the State Revenue Department for North Kazakhstan Region Meyramov S.Zh., Head of the Audit Department Kurmashev E.Zh., Head of the Explanatory Work Department and Contact Center Nekrasova N.V., Head of the Non-Production Payments Department Kospaev S.A., Head of the VAT Administration Department Belousov A.O. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1058627?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers of the city of Stepnogorsk and the Akkolsky district!The Department of State Revenue for the Akmola region, together with the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs, invites you to a seminar on explaining the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the meeting, you will receive:Clarifications of key changes to the Tax Code; , answers to relevant questions.Venue: Stepnogorsk, 4th microdistrict, Akimat building, block BDate 08/29/2025 The time is 10.30-13.00.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1058628?lang=kk

The tax authorities remind that the current legislation provides for a mechanism for paying off tax debts at the expense of taxpayers' accounts receivable. This tool is aimed at reducing debt owed to the budget and ensures more efficient fulfillment of tax obligations. In case of detection of overdue accounts receivable from the debtor, the tax authority has the right to initiate the procedure for its collection and send the funds received to repay tax obligations. At the same time, the use of this mechanism is associated with certain risks: possible disputes with counterparties, litigation and financial difficulties in the activities of companies. The procedure is regulated within the framework of the Tax Code and the civil legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To reduce risks, it is recommended that businesses keep timely records of accounts receivable and document them. The tax authorities continue to work on improving law enforcement practices to ensure a balance between the interests of the state and sustainable business development. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1058607?lang=kk

The following issues were highlighted during the event: Differentiated tax rates Progressive IPN rates VAT reform The introduction of the "luxury tax" Changing tax special tax regimes Development of transparent and specific rules for obtaining tax benefits Digitalization of tax administrationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1058611?lang=kk

Today, a round table on the theme "The Strongest - the Constitution" dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at the Friendship House in Shymkent. The round table was attended by the head of the Shymkent city department for internal policy and youth affairs, chairmen of city ethno-cultural associations and influential public figures in the field of interethnic relations, leaders and members of public structures under the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of local mass media and members of the bloggers' club. During the meeting, the legal and political essence of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its place in the system of state governance, as well as its role in the life of society were widely discussed. The historical significance and unique contribution of the Constitution to the formation of independent Kazakhstan as a democratic, secular and legal state were especially noted. At the round table, Saken Aralbayuly, head of the Political Science Department of the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University and a member of the scientific and expert group under the City Assembly, focused on the contribution of the Constitution to the development of the state. In addition, Nurlan Bizhan, Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Law and Business at Zh. Tashenev University, made a report and provided a comprehensive analysis of the role of the Constitution in the formation of a legal state. During the Majilis, the participants drew attention to the special role of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in strengthening the unity of the country. Today, the Assembly not only forms the Kazakhstani model of interethnic harmony, but also actively participates in the legislative process. — “Today, we are the only country in the world where the Parliament of Kazakhstan officially ensures the participation of deputies elected from ethnic groups in the legislative process. This is evidence of the unique constitutional status of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan,” said Orynbay Rakhmanberdiev, a statesman and public figure. At the end of the meeting, the participants noted that preserving the core values enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and strengthening peace and stability within the country is the civic duty and common responsibility of every Kazakhstani citizen. #30yearsoftheKhmerPeople'sDemocraticRepublic #30yearsoftheKhmerPeople'sDemocraticRepublic #30yearsoftheKhmerPeople'sDemocraticRepublic #30yearsoftheKhmerPeople'sDemocraticRepublic #30yearsoftheKhmerPeople'sDemocraticRepublic

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Delegation of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by the Member of the SAC Rustem Nurpeissov, took part in the 3rd seminar of the ASOSAI Working Group on Crisis Management Audit (WGCMA), organized by the Board of Audit and Inspection of the Republic of Korea.The event was attended by representatives of the supreme audit institutions of the ASOSAI member countries. The main focus was on sharing experience and best practices in the field of state audit, especially in terms of improving the methodology for crisis management in the face of global challenges.The seminar included thematic sessions where countries (China, Indonesia, Iran, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, etc.) presented practical cases. Additionally, a bilateral meeting was held between the Supreme Audit Chamber of Kazakhstan and the Board of Audit and Inspection of the Republic of Korea.In his speech, R. Nurpeissov noted that the exchange of experience with the Republic of Korea is particularly important in the context of the ongoing reform of the state audit system in Kazakhstan. The practices and approaches of the Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea serve as a valuable reference point for improving the mechanisms for assessing the quality of public administration and the efficiency of using national resources.At the end of the meeting, Kazakhstani delegation expressed gratitude to the host country for the fruitful cooperation and confirmed its readiness to further strengthen the friendly and partnership relations between the supreme audit institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea. Subscribe to the Telegram channelSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/esep/press/news/details/1058540?lang=kk

On August 27, 2025, a number of systematic works were carried out to ensure sanitary cleanliness and landscaping in the Abay, Karatau, and Turan districts of Shymkent. These works are aimed at beautifying the city and creating favorable living conditions for residents. A total of more than 100 people and 21 units of special equipment were involved in these events. Cleaning works were carried out along the streets and ditches of Asar, Shymsiti, Kaynarbulak, Bozaryk, microdistricts and Baidibek Bi Avenue, A2 bypass, Turkestan, Temirlan highway, Bakbayev, Al-Farabi, Utegenov, Tolemetov, Argynbekov, Zhidelibaysyn, Zhana Talap, Gagarin, Boleshev, Syrym Batyr, Baiterekov, Erimbetov, Almaty. As a result, 4,450 meters of irrigation systems were cleaned. A total of 149 tons of garbage were removed. To ensure cleanliness in the areas, additional workers have been recruited to increase the efficiency of garbage collection, and mobile teams continue cleaning work even during the night shift. This is one of the comprehensive measures aimed at ensuring cleanliness around the clock. In addition, 78 specialists participated in the greening of the Turan microdistrict and the New Terminal, Square-1, and Asar Hospital areas, mowing and trimming of grass. These are important measures that contribute to the preservation, expansion, and improvement of the city's green resources. As part of the cleaning work, 90 bus stops located on Sypyrgan Ata, Argynbekova, Seikhun, Zhantore Ata, Almaty streets and Baidibek Bi Avenue, as well as the monuments to A. Baitursynov, G. Muratbayev, D. Konayev, and B. Momyshuly, were washed and cleaned. These works were carried out in order to create a comfortable and hygienically safe environment for residents and public transport users. These works will continue in the future. The main goal is to create a comfortable, safe, clean and green living environment for city residents.

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In the city of Shchuchinsk, a sectional seminar was held for taxpayers of the Burabay, Zerendinsky, Bulandinsky and Birzhan Sal districts with the participation of the Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenues for the Akmola Region, Bauyrzhan Shaikenov.At the seminar, entrepreneurs were interested in reducing the number of specialtaxregimestothreecategories. The innovationwillsimplifytaxaccountingandfacilitatetaxadministrationforbusinesses.Self-employedcitizens are given the opportunity to legallyreceiveincomes of up to 4080MCIperyearwithout having topayindividualincometax,limited by socialcontributionsin the amount of 4%ofincome.A special tax regime has been established for small businesses with a maximum rate of 4%, which is reduced to 2% if certain conditions are met. These measures are aimed at reducing the burden on entrepreneurs and increasing the transparency of the tax system. The new Tax Code significantly simplifies the activities of entrepreneurs, reduces the amount of reporting by about a third, and the declaration is submitted once a year. Controlovercompliance with the rules is carried out through an automatedriskassessmentsystem, and the accounts of enterpriseswithminordebts are no longerautomaticallyblocked.Allthesemeasures make doingbusiness more comfortableandstimulateeconomicdevelopment.Thus, the newtaxrulescontribute to creatingfavorableconditionsfor the development of the privatesector,minimizingadministrativeobstaclesandincreasingconfidence in thetaxsystem of Kazakhstan.At the end of the meeting, representatives of the StateRevenueDepartmentgavedetailedanswerstorelevantquestions.The next seminar will be held on August 29 in Stepnogorsk.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1058507?lang=kk

Meeting between KazAID and KOICAAstana, August 27, 2025 – Chairman of the Management Board of the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) Mr. A. Arystanov held a meeting with Program Manager of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Mr. J. Lee as part of his visit to Astana.During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of the joint program “Dostyk: Digitalization” and outlined plans for further cooperation, including the upcoming training of KazAID representatives at KOICA headquarters.Mr. Arystanov and Mr. Lee expressed their gratitude to each other and highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two agencies. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1058511?lang=kk

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The staff of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city Maslikhat joined the environmental campaign "Clean Thursday", which takes place within the framework of the republican project "Taza Kazakhstan". The main purpose of the event is the formation and development of the ecological culture of the population and the maintenance of cleanliness in the city.Such actions contribute not only to restoring cleanliness and order, but also to raising citizens' awareness of environmental issues. The office of the city maslikhat expresses its gratitude to all the participants and urges the residents of the city to maintain cleanliness and take care of the environment."Clean Thursday" is not a one—time event, but part of a systematic effort to improve the sanitary condition of our city.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1058470?lang=kk

On August 21, 2025, an environmental campaign "Clean Kazakhstan" was held in the village of Katon-Karagai. As part of the campaign, the streets of the village and the surrounding area were cleared of debris, and landscaping work was carried out. All institutions that have contributed to the preservation of the clean environment actively participated in the environmental event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-katon-karagay/press/news/details/1058447?lang=kk

27 August 2025, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Bauyrzhan Dosmanbetov, held a meeting with the Commissioner of Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department Mr. Chan Tsz Tat.During the negotiations, the parties discussed the prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in the field of customs affairs and and expanding legal bases between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong.As a result of the meeting, an agreement was reached to maintain regular contacts and facilitate cooperation between customs servicesSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hongkong/press/news/details/1058448?lang=kk

​Residents of Syrdarya district take an active part in the Republican Environmental Action "clean Kazakhstan", initiated by the head of state Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. ​Within the framework of the campaign, a number of large-scale works were carried out in the district: ​total volume-5,500 tons of garbage removed; ​17,400 trees were planted; ​27,800 flowers were planted; ​canals and ditches with a length of 70 km were cleared (including canals – 50 km, ditches – 20 km). ​These measures made a significant contribution to the improvement of the district's territory, improving the environmental situation and improving the quality of life of the population. ​The campaign "Taza Kazakhstan" will continue on a permanent basis in the Syrdarya district. These good events are aimed at caring for nature, creating an ecological culture and leaving a clean environment for future generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-syrdarya-terenozek/press/news/details/1058451?lang=kk

Islamabad, August 26, 2025 – At the invitation of the leadership of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin visited the FPCCI headquarters.During the visit, the Ambassador held an interactive session with the leadership and members of the Federation. The session was also attended by Mr. Aftab-ur-Rehman Rana, Managing Director of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation.The parties discussed issues of further strengthening cooperation between the business communities of the two countries in the B2B format, as well as various areas of interaction. The Ambassador informed the participants about the work carried out by the Embassy of Kazakhstan to create a favorable regime for the development of business ties between the two countries, as well as for the expansion of trade and investment cooperation.For their part, the FPCCI leadership briefed on the Federation’s activities, with a particular emphasis on the development of tourism in Pakistan.As a result of the session, an agreement was reached that the FPCCI will send a delegation to Kazakhstan to explore business opportunities and conduct trade and investment activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1058456?lang=kk

A clean-up day was held in the Mirolyubovsky rural district, during which garbage was collected along the road of regional significance, as well as problematic areas of the head ditch were cleaned. The participants of the event showed activity and concern for the cleanliness of their territory, which contributed to the improvement of the environmental situation in the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-mirolubovka/press/news/details/1058417?lang=kk

       Today, the city akim B.Abdraliev held a working meeting on preparation for the heating season with the participation of public utilities and specialized departments.They discussed the readiness of boiler houses and heating networks, the progress of repairs, equipment replacement, coal supply and the formation of standard reserves. Special attention was paid to the replacement of worn-out sections of heating mains, insulation of communications and the preparation of residential and social facilities.The city akim emphasized that high-quality preparation is a guarantee of a comfortable winter for residents of Kurchatov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1058406?lang=kk