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Meat production in Tajikistan has risen amid an increase in cattle mortality in Kazakhstan

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In January–May 2026, Tajikistan produced 85,822 tonnes of meat from large and small livestock, which is 13.4% more compared to the same period in 2025. Meanwhile, in Kazakhstan over the same period, cattle mortality increased by 18.9%, whereas herd size grew by 3.9%.

The Ministry of Agriculture stated that there are no risks of a shortage of fuel for farmers.

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Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has stated that it does not expect a shortage of fuels and lubricants (F&L) for carrying out major agrotechnical works, despite reports of a fuel deficit in neighbouring Russia. For agricultural producers in 2026, 800,000 tonnes of subsidised diesel fuel have been allocated, part of which has already been used during the spring field campaign.

Russian carriers have redirected their lorries through Kazakhstan due to fuel shortages.

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Logistics companies have started using a route through Kazakhstan to deliver cargo from China to the Moscow region. This decision is linked to disruptions in the Russian fuel market, which have already led to an increase in the cost of road transport and changes in logistics routes.

The Ministry of Energy has denied reports of a shortage of autogas in western Kazakhstan.

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Residents of the Mangystau and Atyrau regions had previously reported long queues at auto gas filling stations and complained about a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas. The Ministry of Energy stated that the regions are supplied with fuel in volumes exceeding the estimated demand.

Freedom Finance has requested the closure of the legal proceedings in the KazTAG case in Almaty.

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Representatives of Freedom Finance have filed a motion to hold the court proceedings in the criminal case against representatives of the KazTAG news agency behind closed doors. As a basis, the company’s side stated that during the hearing, information constituting banking secrecy might be disclosed.

The company of deputy Turysbekov has submitted an application for financing the Hilton hotel in Shymkent.

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The company, whose beneficiary is Magauiya Turysbekov, a deputy of the Turkestan regional maslikhat, has submitted an application to the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) for financing the construction of the Hilton hotel in Shymkent. The application is currently at the stage of collecting documents for the bank's due diligence.

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A video has emerged of a fight between Serik Sapiyev and his deputy in Karaganda

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A video has been published online showing a conflict involving Olympic champion Serik Sapiyev and his deputy Dauren Yesimkhanov. The incident occurred on 21 January at a sports facility in Karaganda. Following the event, police have launched a pre-trial investigation under the article "Assault."

A man with a Ministry of Defence badge was checking the residency permits of passers-by in Almaty

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In Almaty, an unknown man wearing a badge from the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan approached passers-by and asked them questions about their place of registration. After the video was circulated on social media, the department stated that this individual has no connection to the armed forces. The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation and promised to pass the materials on to the police.

Ministry of Science explained the cost of the game Steppe Rider amid questions about the project

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The Ministry of Science and Higher Education has commented on questions regarding the format and implementation of the educational game Steppe Rider following criticism from users. The department stated that the project has been implemented within the framework of the language policy concept and was developed for several platforms.

«Kazatomprom» has denied any connection with Laramide's uranium exploration projects in Kazakhstan.

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Kazatomprom has stated that it does not have, and never has had, any business relationship with Laramide Resources Ltd and Aral Resources Ltd, around which uranium exploration in Kazakhstan has been discussed. The national operator emphasised that it is not involved in the mentioned projects, and that Aral Resources' licences did not provide for exclusive rights to uranium.

Media outlets report a criminal case against the head of a district court in the Kyzylorda region.

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The National Security Committee confirmed to journalists the fact of a pre-trial investigation into the chairman of the Kazalinsky District Court of the Kyzylorda Region, Dauren Abdykalykov. The criminal case is being conducted based on materials related to a possible corruption offence. Details of the investigation are not disclosed by the department.
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