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Kazakhstan That Has 70% Of Muslim Population BAN Burqas and Niqabs
India Herald
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Kazakhstan’s decision to ban the burqa and niqab, despite being a Muslim-majority country, signals a firm commitment to its secular governance model and an attempt to define a national identity distinct from foreign religious influences. With...
Kazakhstani Troops Keep Water Flowing at Iraq Outpost
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 05.11.2008 Courtesy Story Six Kazakhstani soldiers completed a transfer of operations May 8 at Combat Outpost Murray that will provide U.S. soldiers of 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, with clean, drinkable water....
Kazakhstan Aims to Modernize Military Through Multivector Diplomacy
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: In response to shifting regional dynamics primarily driven by Russia’s war against Ukraine, Kazakhstan is reshaping its security posture by reducing military dependence on Moscow and prioritizing self-reliance, regional...
What Does It Mean to Be Kazakhstani?
The Diplomat
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July 3, 2025
What does it mean to be Kazakhstani? Scholar Diana T. Kudaibergen explores the title question – “What Does It Mean to Be Kazakhstani? Power, Identity and Nation-Building” – in the context of Kazakhstan’s more than three decades of independence. A...
Pak-Kazakh bilateral trade to be increased to $1bn: envoy
Daily Times
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July 3, 2025
Current trade volumes between Pakistan and Kazakhstan are far below the potential of two nations and a target of $ 1 billion in bilateral trade has been set, said Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin. Addressing the business...
Zijin Acquires RG Gold in Kazakhstan
Engineering & Mining Journal - Florida
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July 3, 2025
Through its subsidiary Zijin Gold International, Zijin Mining has acquired RG Gold LLP and RG Processing LLP, which own and operate the Raygorodok gold mine in Kazakhstan for $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in September. Located...
Sparkassen into ‘crypto’ trading; Kazakhstan sets up reserve
Coingeek
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July 3, 2025
Homepage > News > Finance > Sparkassen into ‘crypto’ trading; Kazakhstan sets up reserve Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, a network of savings banks in Germany and Europe’s largest financial services network, plans to offer digital asset trading services...
Chinese ancient bronzeware hub Baoji City promotes cultural exchanges in Kazakhstan
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Xinhuanet –Baoji City in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, which is known for its ancient bronzeware relics and profound Zhou […] ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —...
Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 billion trade goal amid push for deeper economic ties
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 3, 2025
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, has said that the current trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan remains far below its true potential, and both sides have now set an ambitious target of boosting bilateral trade to...
Kazakhstan’s Cotton Sector Continues to Shrink
Times of Central Asia
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July 3, 2025
Kazakhstan’s cotton industry is in protracted decline, with key indicators – acreage, harvest volume, and profitability – showing sustained deterioration. Analysts at Energyprom.kz report that small farms, which dominate the sector, are...
Kazakhstan Confronts Major Data Leak in High-Stakes Security Crackdown
Times of Central Asia
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July 3, 2025
A detective thriller worthy of a Hollywood script is quietly playing out in the daily lives of Kazakhstani citizens, one with implications for nearly every household. At its core lies the largest leak of personal data in Kazakhstan’s history,...
Pak-Kazakh bilateral trade to be boosted to $1b: Ambas sador Kistafin
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 3, 2025
- Advertisement - FAISALABAD, Jul 03 (APP):Current trade volumes between Pakistan and Kazakhstan are far below the potential of two nations and a target of $ 1 billion in bilateral trade has been set, said Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Mr....
Flyarystan To Debut International Route From Kazakhstan's Almaty To Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3. Today, the Kazakh low-cost airline FlyArystan operated its first flight on a new international route-from Almaty to the international airport “Issyk-Kul” (Tamchy), Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports...
Kazakhstan Aims To Strengthen Logistics Position Across Eurasia
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 3 . President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the country's Minister of Transport, Nurlan Sauranbayev, during which they discussed measures to further strengthen Kazakhstan's...
Hitesh, Sakshi add to India’s medal tally at World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 3, 2025
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 3 (ANI): Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi secured semi-final spots and guaranteed themselves podium finishes on Thursday, adding to India's burgeoning medal count at the World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025. Hitesh, a gold medalist...
Kazakhstan Names More Comfortable Regions to Live
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of National Economy has identified the country’s regions with the highest and lowest levels of comfort for living, based on the System of Regional Standards, Kazinform reported on July 3. Photo credit: The Astana Times...
Kazakhstan to Launch Astana-Bodrum Flights This Month
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier Air Astana will begin operating direct flights from Astana to Bodrum (Türkiye) on July 19, the airline’s press service announced. Flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using modern...
Kazakhstan Exports 60% More New Crop Grain in 2024-2025
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan exported nine million tons of new crop grain from September 2024 to June 2025, which is 60% more than for the same period in 2023–2024, the Agriculture Ministry reported on July 2, citing the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy national...
Kazakhstan Launches $4.4 Billion Investment Wave with 45 Key Projects
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is currently implementing 45 large industrial projects with a total investment of over 2.3 trillion tenge (approximately US$4.4 billion) and creating up to 20,000 job opportunities, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov during a...
Kazakhstan and Spain expand cooperation in the AIC
APK Inform
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Deputy Prime Minister- Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin held negotiations with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain, Luis Planas. The parties discussed the current state and promising...