2029 жылға қарай Қазақстанда коммуналдық желілердің тозуын 40%-ға дейін төмендету жоспарлануда  📌Президент тапсырмасы бойынша әзірленген «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы шеңберінде Қазақстан бойынша желілік инфрақұрылымның тозуын орта есеппен 40%-ға дейін қысқарту жоспарлануда. Бұл туралы Үкімет отырысында ұлттық экономика вице-министрі Асан Дарбаев мәлімдеді. «2025-2029 жылдары инвестициялардың жалпы көлемі 13 трлн теңгені, оның ішінде коммуналдық секторға – 6,8 трлн теңгені және энергетика секторына – 6,2 трлн теңгені құрайды. Бұл қаражат 84 мың ша0ырым желіні жөндеуді және жаңғыртуды, 7 309 мегаватт қуатты іске қосуды, 27 энергия өндіру нысанын салуды және реконструкциялауды қамтамасыз етеді. Нәтижесінде желілік инфрақұрылымның тозуы ел бойынша орташа есеппен 40%-ға дейін қысқарады деп күтілуде. Нысандардағы апаттылық деңгейі 25%-ға дейін қысқарады», — деді Асан Дарбаев. 2024 жылы Мемлекет басшысының тапсырмасы бойынша «Энергетикалық және коммуналдық секторларды жаңғырту» ұлттық жобасы қабылданды. Бағдарламаны қамту жылу, электр, сумен жабдықтау және су бұру салаларындағы табиғи монополиялардың 247 субъектісін құрайды.2029 жылға қарай 70 коммуналдық кәсіпорынды тәуекелі жоғары дағдарыстық аймақтан шығару жоспарланып отыр.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1264551?lang=ru

An Open-Air Meeting Held with the “Zhasyl El” Youth Brigade of KurchatovOn July 28, 2026, the Chairman of the Kurchatov Territorial Election Commission, B. Mubaryakov, held an open-air meeting with members of the "Zhasyl El" Youth Labor Brigade.During the information and awareness session, participants received a detailed explanation of the stages of the election campaign and the voting procedures for the election of deputies of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, scheduled for August 23, 2026.Chairman B. Mubaryakov paid special attention to the members of the "Zhasyl El" brigade who have reached the age of 18 and will be voting for the first time. He encouraged them to take an active part in this important political campaign for the country's future and to exercise their constitutional right to vote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1264541?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Karaganda region recalls the procedure for offsetting and refunding excessively (erroneously) paid taxes, payments to the budget, penalties and fines.To refund funds, you must submit a tax application in the form approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2025 No. 637.The funds will be transferred to the bank account specified in the application., Where should I contact?For taxes and payments for which personal accounts are maintained, to the state revenue authority at the place where the personal account is maintained.For payments for which personal accounts are not maintained (state duty, registration fee) — to the state revenue authority at the place of their payment.Important!The public service "Carrying out offsets and refunds of taxes, payments to the budget, penalties, fines" is not provided through the e-Otinish platform.📲 You can apply:🖥️ electronically through the eGov portal.kz or the Taxpayer's Account web application;on paper — through the NGO "Government for Citizens State Corporation" (PSC).Please take this information into account when requesting a refund of excessively (erroneously) paid taxes and payments to the budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1264502?lang=ru

   The obligation to submit the liquidation tax return provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 74 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan arises within three working days from the date of approval of the interim liquidation balance sheet for legal entities and structural subdivisions of legal entities undergoing liquidation. The submission of the liquidation tax return provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 74 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan serves as the basis for carrying out tax administration, including the conduct of a tax audit. The tax debt of a taxpayer undergoing liquidation shall be settled using the funds of such persons, including funds received from the sale of their property, in the order of priority established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The tax debt of a structural subdivision of a resident legal entity ceasing its activities, or of structural subdivisions of a non-resident legal entity operating through a permanent establishment or a structural subdivision that is ceasing its activities, shall be settled using the funds of the legal entity that established them. If the property of the taxpayer undergoing liquidation is insufficient to fully settle the tax debt, the remaining amount of the tax debt shall be settled by the founders (participants) of the taxpayer undergoing liquidation in the cases established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Taxes, payments to the budget, penalties, and fines overpaid (or erroneously paid) by the taxpayer undergoing liquidation, as well as customs duties, customs fees, taxes, and penalties that have been overpaid and/or excessively collected, shall, in accordance with the procedure and subject to the conditions established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, be offset against the taxpayer's outstanding liabilities, and any remaining balance shall be refunded to the taxpayer undergoing liquidation.   The taxpayer undergoing liquidation shall apply to the registration authority to complete the termination procedure no later than three working days from the date of receipt of the notification from the tax authority confirming that information on the absence (or existence) of outstanding liabilities has been forwarded to the registration authority, provided that such notification confirms the absence of outstanding liabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1264505?lang=ru

The Rules for issuing Electronic Invoices have been updated.The rules were developed in the implementation of paragraph 2 of Article 207 of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and determine the procedure for issuing invoices by taxpayers.The invoice is issued in electronic form via the ESF IP in accordance with the established form.In certain cases stipulated by paragraph 1 of Article 209 and paragraph 1 of Article 492 of the Tax Code, it is allowed to issue an invoice on paper.The electronic invoice (EDS) is certified by an electronic digital signature (EDS).In order to accept VAT as a set-off under the ESF, the taxpayer must put an appropriate mark in the ESF IP before submitting the VAT declaration.When registering with the IS ESF , the participant is assigned one of the following statuses:🔹 an individual;🔹 individual entrepreneur / person engaged in private practice;🔹 legal entity (structural unit).🏢 Registration of a legal entity (structural unit) is carried out exclusively by the head.All information about statuses and managers is confirmed by data from government databases.A participant with the status of an "individual" is not entitled to issue an ESF, except in cases when he is an authorized representative or employee of a legal entity, sole proprietor or a person engaged in private practice.Registration for each status is carried out using biometric identification and signing a separate agreement via EDS.The form and Rules were approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2025 No. 629 and entered into force on January 1, 2026.#taxes#ddcaragandaSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1264507?lang=ru

 UAPF JSC (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on pension asset management by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Pension Asset Investment Management" section. The total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPMs as of July 1, 2026, amounted to KZT 28,081.70 bln. As of this date, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately KZT26,786.27 bln. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the NBRK amounted to KZT1,173.59 bln.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to KZT121.84 bln.  Investment portfolio of pension assets managedby the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank of Kazakhstan, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments, diversifying the portfolio by currency, country, sector, and issuer.According to information provided by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the main investment areas of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC as of July 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 43.32%, bonds of quasi-public companies – 7.87%, deposits of the National Bank of Kazakhstan – 3.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.57%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.07%, IFI – 0.97%, and government securities of foreign countries – 0.41%.38.37% of assets are invested through index management. This approach involves creating an investment portfolio focused on a benchmark portfolio, which is a set of securities reflecting the contributor's strategic interests. The benchmark portfolio's return serves as a metric for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio is based on indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Index management of assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan both independently and with the involvement of foreign management companies in certain areas, including sub-portfolios of bonds from developed and developing countries, corporate bonds, and equities.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through the CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency – 59.00%, in US dollars – 41.00% of the pension asset portfolio.As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT1,114.54 bln, income from market revaluation of securities amounted to KZT91.69 bln, income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to KKZT127.62 bln, and other income amounted to KZT3.33 bln.The market revaluation of foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, was negative.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 amounted to approximately 2.51 trillion tenge, with a return of 10.29% for this period. The ECPC's investment portfolio as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 88.17%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.74%, repo transactions – 3.08%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio, funded by the ECPC, includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT69.44 bln. The revaluation of securities brought contributors KZT1.69 bln.As of July 1, 2026, accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to KZT122.77 bln, with a return of 16.84% for the period.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the UAPF's official website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website.Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is KZT121.84 bln.As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to KZT19.32 bln.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 31.79%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.57%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.80%, government securities of foreign governments – 9.42%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.19%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.24%, repo – 4.99%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.28%, microfinance organizations – 2.94%.Please note that 54.48% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 44.66% in US dollars, and 0.86% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 13.88%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT15.53 bln.Main investment areas: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 28.58%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 20.35%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.72%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.00%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.12%, units of Exchange Traded Funds whose asset structure mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components – 5.55%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.42%.Investments in national currency accounted for 67.76% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 32.24%.The return on pension assets at the beginning of the year was 5.98%, and over the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026, it was 11.41%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets held in trust by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT6.95 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 26.64%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.64%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.45%, reverse repo (no more than 90 calendar days) - 10.39%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 7.04%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.10%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.91%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.58%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.97%.It should be noted that 63.26% of the portfolio is held in tenge, and 36.74% in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months was 12.37%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to KZT65.58 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 21.51%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.17%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 11.59%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.10%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.67%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 7.32%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.02%, MFOs – 4.39%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.19%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 1.21%.64.89% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 35.11% in US dollars. The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 11.69%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Tansar Capital JSC amounted to KZT0.32 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Repo – 37.33%, Exchange Traded Funds (the asset structure of which mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components) – 32.27%, ETFs on major stock indices – 7.32%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.71%.42.35% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, and 57.65% in US dollars.Tansar Capital JSC began managing pension assets on April 8, 2026. The return on pension assets since the beginning of management has amounted to 1.84%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Tansar Capital JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF's pension assets, held in trust by Centras Securities JSC, amounted to approximately KZT14.14 bln.22.70% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 16.24% in repos, 13.75% in bonds of Kazakhstan's quasi-public organizations, 13.63% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan's issuers, 6.95% in US government bonds, 4.73% in corporate bonds of foreign issuers, 4.52% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 3.59% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers, and 3.34% in shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstan's resident issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 70.51% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 29.49%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 18.66%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As a reminder, UAPF has launched a unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, which consolidates all key information about pension funds in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kokpekti/press/news/details/1264497?lang=ru

UAPF JSC (UAPF, the Fund) presents a report on pension asset management by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (IPM) on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics - Pension Asset Investment Management" section. The total volume of pension assets managed by the NBRK and IPMs as of July 1, 2026, amounted to KZT 28,081.70 bln. As of this date, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs), and voluntary pension contributions (VPCs), amounted to approximately KZT26,786.27 bln. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) held in trust by the NBRK amounted to KZT1,173.59 bln.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to KZT121.84 bln. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of KazakhstanThe National Bank of Kazakhstan, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments, diversifying the portfolio by currency, country, sector, and issuer.According to information provided by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, the main investment areas of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC as of July 1, 2026, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 43.32%, bonds of quasi-public companies – 7.87%, deposits of the National Bank of Kazakhstan – 3.71%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.57%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.07%, IFI – 0.97%, and government securities of foreign countries – 0.41%.38.37% of assets are invested through index management. This approach involves creating an investment portfolio focused on a benchmark portfolio, which is a set of securities reflecting the contributor's strategic interests. The benchmark portfolio's return serves as a metric for assessing management effectiveness. The benchmark portfolio is based on indices developed and monitored by leading global financial companies or the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Index management of assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan both independently and with the involvement of foreign management companies in certain areas, including sub-portfolios of bonds from developed and developing countries, corporate bonds, and equities.The investment portfolio, broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through the CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: investments in national currency – 59.00%, in US dollars – 41.00% of the pension asset portfolio.As a result of investments, interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT1,114.54 bln, income from market revaluation of securities amounted to KZT91.69 bln, income from assets under external management, including those adjusted for exchange rate revaluation, amounted to KKZT127.62 bln, and other income amounted to KZT3.33 bln.The market revaluation of foreign currency, excluding assets under external management, was negative.The accrued investment income for the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 amounted to approximately 2.51 trillion tenge, with a return of 10.29% for this period. The ECPC's investment portfolio as of July 1, 2026, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 88.17%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.74%, repo transactions – 3.08%, and cash in investment accounts – 0.01%.The investment portfolio, funded by the ECPC, includes only financial instruments denominated in national currency. Interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to KZT69.44 bln. The revaluation of securities brought contributors KZT1.69 bln.As of July 1, 2026, accrued investment income over the past 12 months amounted to KZT122.77 bln, with a return of 16.84% for the period.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the UAPF's official website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assets formed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managersThe total volume of pension assets under IPM management is KZT121.84 bln.As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to KZT19.32 bln.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units – 31.79%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.57%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 10.80%, government securities of foreign governments – 9.42%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.19%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.24%, repo – 4.99%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.28%, microfinance organizations – 2.94%.Please note that 54.48% of the portfolio is held in tenge, 44.66% in US dollars, and 0.86% in other currencies.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 13.88%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to KZT15.53 bln.Main investment areas: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 28.58%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 20.35%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 15.72%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 9.00%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.12%, units of Exchange Traded Funds whose asset structure mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components – 5.55%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 5.42%.Investments in national currency accounted for 67.76% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 32.24%.The return on pension assets at the beginning of the year was 5.98%, and over the last 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026, it was 11.41%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets held in trust by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT6.95 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 26.64%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.64%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 15.45%, reverse repo (no more than 90 calendar days) - 10.39%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 7.04%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 6.10%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.91%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.58%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.97%.It should be noted that 63.26% of the portfolio is held in tenge, and 36.74% in US dollars.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months was 12.37%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to KZT65.58 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 21.51%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.17%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 11.59%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.10%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.67%, reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 7.32%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.02%, MFOs – 4.39%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 4.19%, notes of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 1.21%.64.89% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 35.11% in US dollars. The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 11.69%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance Subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, pension assets under trust management by Tansar Capital JSC amounted to KZT0.32 bln.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Repo – 37.33%, Exchange Traded Funds (the asset structure of which mirrors the structure of the MSCI ACWI Index components) – 32.27%, ETFs on major stock indices – 7.32%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.71%.42.35% of the portfolio is invested in national currency instruments, and 57.65% in US dollars.Tansar Capital JSC began managing pension assets on April 8, 2026. The return on pension assets since the beginning of management has amounted to 1.84%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Tansar Capital JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2026, UAPF's pension assets, held in trust by Centras Securities JSC, amounted to approximately KZT14.14 bln.22.70% of the portfolio was invested in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 16.24% in repos, 13.75% in bonds of Kazakhstan's quasi-public organizations, 13.63% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan's issuers, 6.95% in US government bonds, 4.73% in corporate bonds of foreign issuers, 4.52% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 3.59% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers, and 3.34% in shares and depositary receipts of Kazakhstan's resident issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 70.51% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 29.49%.The return on pension assets over the past 12 months from July 2025 to June 2026 was 18.66%.A detailed breakdown of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As a reminder, UAPF has launched a unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, which consolidates all key information about pension funds in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1264668?lang=ru

National Guard servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, while carrying out public order and public safety duties, found a lost three-year-old child and safely reunited him with his parents.The incident occurred at around 8:00 p.m. on one of the streets of the capital. While on patrol, patrol commander Private Yertilek Berkinov, together with Privates Asset Bolat and Kaltai Alip, noticed a young child wandering alone without adult supervision.The servicemen immediately ensured the toddler's safety and took the necessary steps to establish his identity and locate his parents. Thanks to their prompt actions, the child's family was quickly found, and the three-year-old was safely returned to them.The parents expressed their sincere gratitude to the National Guard personnel for their vigilance, swift response, and assistance.Once again, the National Guard servicemen demonstrated that, while performing their public security duties, they remain committed to protecting citizens and are always ready to help those in need. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1264427?lang=ru

A solemn Military Oath ceremony was held at the Otan Ana Monument in Astana, where 185 servicemen of Military Unit 6636 of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan pledged their allegiance to the nation.The ceremony was attended by the parents and relatives of servicemen conscripted from the Akmola, Kostanay, Pavlodar, Mangystau, and Karaganda regions, as well as the Ulytau and Abai regions. Veterans of the military unit and members of the public were among the honored guests.Standing in formation under the open sky, the young National Guard servicemen solemnly swore to remain loyal to the people of Kazakhstan and its lawfully elected President, to faithfully uphold the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and to serve their country with honor until their last breath. Among those taking the oath were also female contract service members who had recently joined the National Guard.Following the official ceremony, the Honor Guard Company performed an impressive rifle drill demonstration. Newly enlisted athletes serving in the National Guard also showcased hand-to-hand combat techniques they had mastered during their initial military training.During the concert program, the servicemen invited their mothers to dance and presented them with flowers. Seeing their sons and daughters standing proudly in formation, many parents were deeply moved and could not hold back their emotions.Having successfully completed their initial combat training course, the young servicemen demonstrated their readiness to faithfully fulfill their military duty and defend their Motherland. Press Service of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1264434?lang=ru

The ceremonial concert program became a memorable journey through the history of the village. Warm congratulations and heartfelt words of gratitude were expressed from the stage to the people whose hard work, dedication, and love have shaped and continue to shape the history of Mayskoye.On this festive day, tribute was paid to the village's oldest residents and those born in the same year as the village itself, labor dynasties and veterans of labor, large families, parents of babies born during the anniversary year, entrepreneurs, and active residents who have made a significant contribution to the development of their native land.Colorful performances by artists and creative groups from across the district became a wonderful gift for all residents and guests, adding warmth, joy, and unforgettable emotions to the celebration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1264400?lang=ru

Brasília, July 27, 2026 – A meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federative Republic of Brazil between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bolat Nussupov and «Casa Política» Chief Executive Officer, «Monitor da Democracia» Institute  Executive Director, a prominent brazilian political scientist, Márcio Coimbra.During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of issues on the international agenda and exchanged views on the current political, social, and economic developments in their respective countries. Particular attention was given to the prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation and establishing contacts between the analytical and research centers of Kazakhstan and Brazil.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan also briefed his counterpart on the comprehensive political reforms underway in Kazakhstan, including the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on July 1, 2026, preparations for the elections to the unicameral Kurultai, and the formation of the Kazakhstan People’s Council.For his part, the Brazilian political scientist highly praised the reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, emphasizing their importance for strengthening state institutions and ensuring the country’s sustainable development. He also expressed interest in establishing an expert dialogue between the think tanks of Kazakhstan and Brazil.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to promote closer contacts among the academic, expert, and public policy communities of Kazakhstan and Brazil, as well as to develop concrete proposals for future cooperation.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1264363?lang=ru

Islamabad, July 24, 2026 – Following the agreements reached during the State Visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Islamabad on February 3-4, 2026, and in accordance with the MoU between the Qazaq Kuresi Association of Kazakhstan and the Pakistan Qazaq Kuresi Federation, as well as the 2026 Roadmap, a delegation of the Qazaq Kuresi Association of Kazakhstan visited Islamabad from July 18 to 24, 2026.At the Kazakhstan-Pakistan Sports Center «Dostyq» in Islamabad, Kazakh coaches Mr. Nursultan Bauyrzhanuly and Mr. Aidyn Oral conducted comprehensive training seminars and master classes for Pakistani wrestlers and coaches.Speaking at a press conference, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, noted that this initiative represents the first joint project between Kazakhstan and Pakistan in the field of Qazaq Kuresi and contributes to further strengthening the friendly relations between the two countries. The Ambassador also emphasized that the establishment of the Sports Center «Dostyq» reflects the shared commitment of Kazakhstan and Pakistan to promoting sports diplomacy. He expressed confidence that Pakistani athletes would achieve outstanding results at upcoming international competitions and proudly represent their country on the global stage.In his remarks, the Secretary General of the Pakistan Qazaq Kuresi Federation, Major N.Afzal, described the initiative as a clear demonstration of the growing friendship and cooperation between the sports federations of Pakistan and Kazakhstan. He reaffirmed the Federation's commitment to promoting Qazaq Kuresi throughout Pakistan by creating favorable conditions for the development of young athletes and the professional advancement of coaches.The British company RDX, which supplied sports equipment and gear for the Sports Center «Dostyq», presented commemorative gifts (beren) to the visiting delegation from Kazakhstan.The Embassy of Kazakhstan expresses its sincere appreciation to the leadership of the Qazaq Kuresi Association of Kazakhstan for facilitating the visit of the Kazakh coaches and for their valuable support in the successful implementation of this joint initiative.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1264336?lang=ru

Astana, July 27, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov received the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Alenka Suhadolnik, on the occasion of the completion of her diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Slovenia cooperation. Deputy Foreign Minister Kuantyrov expressed appreciation to Ambassador Suhadolnik for her personal contribution to strengthening bilateral partnership and developing cooperation across a wide range of areas.It was noted that during the Ambassador’s diplomatic mission, relations between Astana and Ljubljana reached a qualitatively new level. An important milestone was the official visit of President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar to Astana, which provided additional impetus to the development of political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian ties.The Ambassador of Slovenia expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for its support and noted the significant progress achieved in the development of bilateral relations. The parties reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and maintaining the high momentum of political dialogue and practical engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1264331?lang=ru

Omsk (Russia), 25 July 2026 – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin met ahead of the XXII Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum, focused on transport, logistics and regional economic ties, in Omsk on July 25. Their talks broadened the agenda beyond the forum’s economic focus to include the war in Ukraine, strategic partnership and cooperation on Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant.During the meeting, Tokayev outlined his position on prospects for resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He said that from the very beginning he saw it as an interstate conflict. He also noted that “the nature of this conflict is not fully understood by many, including ourselves.” While acknowledging that neither side currently has a clear path toward resolving the conflict, Tokayev suggested that freezing the conflict could create conditions for renewed negotiations.“Perhaps it is time to freeze this conflict and return to the Istanbul Formula 2.0, because significant results were achieved there. Then, under guarantees from the great powers, including Russia, we could move toward the long-awaited peace,” he said. Tokayev also ruled out any role for Kazakhstan as a mediator, saying Russia is “a great country” that is capable of resolving the conflict on its own without outside mediation. He added that he had decided to voice his opinion publicly because many people knew about his planned visit to Omsk and the meeting with Putin.  “There is an opportunity to freeze the conflict. This is a well-established mechanism in international practice,” he added. Tokayev also expressed concern over the continued loss of life, saying the conflict should be stopped because young people from both Russia and Ukraine continue to die.  “All of this must be stopped because, in my firm conviction, what is happening serves the interests of and brings satisfaction to the opponents of both Russia and the Ukrainian state,” he said.Tokayev also reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to its strategic partnership and allied relations with Russia during the meeting.  “As for Kazakhstan’s position toward Russia, have no doubt: we have always regarded, and continue to regard, Russia as a great state. We remain committed to strategic cooperation with Russia and allied relations, no matter how difficult the circumstances may be. Today’s forum is further confirmation of that,” he said.President Tokayev also noted progress in implementing the joint project to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant. He shared that he has been informed that field work at the site near Lake Balkhash is nearing completion “This project is not only about producing a new type of energy in Kazakhstan. It is a project that will bring our countries and, most importantly, our peoples closer together, particularly the younger generation. We are talking about training local Kazakh specialists with Russia’s assistance so that they will be able to work in the highly complex nuclear industry,” he said.Thanking Putin for the warm welcome in Omsk, Tokayev said the meeting provided an opportunity to continue substantive dialogue on key areas of Kazakhstan-Russia cooperation and outline further steps for its development. He noted that Russia has also become Kazakhstan’s largest investor, with accumulated investment approaching $30 billion. Trade reached almost $28 billion. The two countries have launched 177 joint industrial projects worth a combined $53 billion, 122 of which have already been completed. According to Marat Ramazanov, the head of the Department of European and American Studies at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), the growing economic indicators reflect the maturity of bilateral relations rather than short-term political dynamics.“Today, Kazakhstan-Russia cooperation rests on a broad foundation that includes trade, investment, industrial cooperation, transport connectivity and humanitarian ties. These areas create resilience in bilateral relations even amid a rapidly changing international environment,” Ramazanov told The Astana Times.He said the expansion of joint industrial projects demonstrates that economic cooperation has become increasingly pragmatic. “What we are seeing today is a transition from political declarations to practical implementation. The emphasis is increasingly placed on projects that generate long-term economic benefits for both countries,” he said.Putin also emphasized the strength of bilateral relations, highlighting that they continue to develop “not only in words but in deeds.” Trade between the two countries reached nearly $28 billion last year and increased by more than 4% in the first five months of 2026, according to Russian statistics, Putin said.He also noted that around 70 investment projects involving Russian companies are currently underway in Kazakhstan, with a combined value of approximately $30 billion, making Russia the country’s largest investor. According to Manarbek Kabaziyev, the deputy chairman of the Foreign Policy Research Institute under Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry, the growing number of joint projects reflects a broader evolution in bilateral cooperation.“Today, Kazakhstan and Russia are moving beyond traditional trade toward deeper industrial and technological cooperation. The focus is increasingly on creating long-term value chains rather than simply expanding trade volumes,” Kabaziyev told The Astana Times. While the talks addressed complex geopolitical issues, they also reflected Tokayev’s emphasis on preserving and expanding long-term economic cooperation with Russia. With trade, investment, industrial projects and Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant high on the agenda, the meeting suggested that Astana views sustained economic cooperation with Russia as an important pillar of its long-term economic development and broader regional stability.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1264316?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana reminds taxpayers that, in accordance with Article 189 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a temporary restriction on leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan may be imposed on the heads of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and persons engaged in private practice.This measure may be applied if the tax debt exceeds the statutory threshold, remains unpaid for more than three months, and the tax authorities have already taken compulsory tax collection measures.After the tax debt has been fully settled or the tax obligation has been terminated, the temporary travel restriction shall be lifted in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation.The Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana recommends that taxpayers fulfill their tax obligations in a timely manner and regularly monitor the status of their settlements with the budget in order to avoid the application of compulsory tax collection measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1267686?lang=ru

 Migdal HaEmek, 26 July 2026 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Israel, Daulet Emberdiyev, visited the city of Migdal HaEmek, where he held a meeting with the Mayor of the city, Yaki Ben Haim.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding Kazakhstan–Israel interregional cooperation, as well as opportunities to strengthen collaboration in the fields of industry, high technology, innovation, and investment promotion.Ambassador D. Emberdiyev presented the Alatau City project, a new international growth hub being developed in the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. He noted that the project envisions the creation of a modern city with advanced innovation, scientific, educational, and business infrastructure aimed at attracting international investment, fostering high-tech industries, and providing a favorable environment for business development.The interlocutors emphasized the significant potential for establishing partnerships between Alatau City and Israeli high-tech companies with advanced expertise in microelectronics, digital technologies, innovation, and industrial park management.For his part, Mayor Yaki Ben Haim briefed the Ambassador on the city’s socio-economic development, highlighting its status as one of the leading industrial and high-tech centers in northern Israel. Migdal HaEmek is widely recognized as one of Israel’s key hubs for the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, hosting the operations of major international companies and a dynamic innovation ecosystem.At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Israel, expanding ties between municipalities, business communities, and development institutions, and implementing joint projects in the fields of innovation, industry, and investment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tel-aviv/press/news/details/1264288?lang=ru

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Astana, 27 July 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Nauman Bashir Bhatti, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in our country.The Kazakh Foreign Minister highly commended the current level of cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing Astana’s commitment to further expanding bilateral dialogue.Minister Kosherbayev highlighted the particular significance of the outcomes of the visit by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Pakistan in February this year, during which relations between Astana and Islamabad were elevated to the level of strategic partnership.For his part, the Ambassador of Pakistan expressed his gratitude for the support extended to him during his tenure in Kazakhstan and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening constructive dialogue with Astana.At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Kosherbayev presented the Pakistani Ambassador with the Honorary Certificate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in recognition of his personal contribution to strengthening the comprehensive ties between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1264196?lang=ru

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Religious leaders in Lebanon have expressed support for the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, which is held in Astana. Among them is His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Cilicia, who highly praised Kazakhstan’s policy of promoting peace and mutual understanding among peoples and religions.The Catholicos described the Congress as one of the world's most respected international platforms for interfaith dialogue. In his view, the Astana initiative not only brings together representatives of different faiths around shared values, but also makes a tangible contribution to promoting tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and the search for common responses to global challenges. Aram I further stressed that the Congress should evolve beyond a forum for exchanging views into a sustainable international process capable of making a practical impact on society while strengthening trust and mutual respect among peoples.In his message, the Catholicos emphasized that the mission of religions in today's world should not be limited to dialogue alone. According to him, religious communities should work together to counter extremism and social polarization, actively promote a culture of peace, uphold human dignity, and strengthen mutual respect. He also highlighted the responsibility of religious communities in preventing conflicts, safeguarding moral values, and protecting the environment.“A genuine and meaningful interfaith dialogue contributes to strengthening mutual understanding and respect. It fosters mutual trust and acceptance of one another. Religions must stand against intolerance, fundamentalism, and all forms of extremism by promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence,” concluded His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1264092?lang=ru