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The Border Service of the National Security Committee prevented violations worth 2.5 billion tenge in September

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
In September 2026, the Border Service of the National Security Committee (BS NSC) detained 4,138 violators and prevented 1,598 instances of illegal movement of goods and cargo worth over 2.5 billion tenge.

The Ministry of Defence organised a fundraising collection from military personnel after the tragedy on the Caspian

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
On the day 14 servicemen died in the Caspian, the ministry of defence ordered a collection of one day's pay to help the families of the deceased. At the same time, the department confirmed that the collection is not provided for by regulatory acts and is carried out voluntarily.

A deputy of the Kurultai has proposed expanding state support for convenience stores

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Deputy of the Kurultai Ruslan Idrisov has proposed expanding state support for small grocery shops in Kazakhstan. In his opinion, the current system of benefits for large retail chains does not take into account the interests of rural residents and small businesses.

False information on behalf of journalist Dinara Yegoubayeva is being spread online

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
Journalist Dinara Yegeubayeva has reported the appearance of fake accounts on Telegram and Threads, the authors of which are using her name and photographs to spread false information. Among the posts are claims about political asylum in the USA and grants from the international organisation Reporters Without Borders.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered expert examinations in the case concerning fake reports about Azat Peruashev

Submitted by Aisulu Muratqyzy on
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has commissioned several forensic examinations in the criminal case concerning the dissemination of knowingly false information about the former chairman of the Ak Zhol party, Azat Peruashev. Investigators are also continuing to identify the owners of clone websites on which the disputed publications appeared.

How the largest grain scheme in Central Asia works

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
Official harvest statistics for grain in Kazakhstan for 2024–2025 differ from independent estimates by 3–4 million tonnes. Russian wheat is imported without paying VAT, registered as Kazakhstani harvest, and sent on to Central Asia with foreign certificates. The state loses up to $800 million a year and, apparently, knows about it.

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What are the leading causes of death in Kazakhstan

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
The Bureau of National Statistics has published standardised mortality rates by main classes of cause of death in Kazakhstan for 2025. Diseases of the circulatory system, nervous system and oncology are the leading causes. Mortality among men is almost twice as high as among women.

The KUIS of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has once again shifted responsibility for data on sentence deferrals to the committee of the Prosecutor General's Office.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
The Committee of the Penal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (CPES MIA RK) has reiterated that it is not responsible for maintaining statistics on the deferral of serving sentences, even after the FBPC editorial office referred the matter to the General Prosecutor’s Office.

Toxic insecticides continue to be used in the urban environment in the Zhetysu region.

Submitted by Вера Александрова on
The editorial board of FBRK continues its series of articles on which preparations are used for disinsection in the regions of Kazakhstan and what risks they may pose to people and the environment. In this part, we examine the situation in the Zhetysu region, where the use of chemical insecticides has been recorded for the fourth consecutive year.

<p>Kazakhstan's foreign trade is growing amid the economy's increasing dependency</p>

Submitted by Gorin Sergey on
The Bureau of National Statistics has published preliminary data on Kazakhstan's foreign trade for January–February 2026. Exports rose to $12.04 billion, imports to $9.64 billion, while the structure of trade remains commodity-based and import-dependent. Russia continues to be the main trading partner.
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