Kazakhstan Moves To Ban Niqab, Face Coverings In Public Places Amid Rising Radicalisation

Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 19:45 IST The Parliament of Kazakhstan has passed a bill seeking a ban on face-covering clothes in public, citing security concerns. Kazakhstan Niqab ban: Parliament passes bill to ban face coverings (AP Image)Amid rising …

Kazakhstan announces plans to establish a state crypto reserve

Kazakhstan plans to establish a state crypto reserve, contingent on the creation of a legal framework to govern its formation and management. Kazakhstan’s National Bank is currently working on a detailed concept for forming and managing the reserve, …

Kazakhstan launches pioneering national crypto reserve to bolster financial stability

Kazakhstan has announced plans to establish a state-managed cryptocurrency reserve. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, aims to diversify the nation’s financial portfolio, enhance economic resilience, and leverage its robust …

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

ALMATY (Reuters) -Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on Monday prohibiting individuals from wearing clothing in public places that covers their faces, joining a trend in several Central Asian countries to restrict forms of Islamic dress. …

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Kazakhstan Becomes Latest Country To Ban Face-Covering Garments In Public

Kazakhstan has become the latest nation to enact a new law banning the wearing of clothing that obscures a person's face in public, with limited exceptions.  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the legislation into law, making the Central Asian …

Kazakhstan To Launch National Crypto Reserve Using Seized Assets

Kazakhstan’s central bank has signaled an intention to establish a national crypto reserve, mirroring the United States. While the plans do not involve buying cryptocurrencies, Kazakhstan will fund its reserve by mining operations and law enforcement …

Kazakhstan to Raise Minimum Wage in 2026

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Svetlana Zhakupova, has announced that the government plans to raise the minimum wage starting January 1, 2026. While the exact amount was not disclosed, Finance Minister Madi Takiev suggested the …

Kazakhstan’s Tennis Stars Set for Wimbledon 2025 as Danilina Reaches Career-High Ranking

ASTANA — Six Kazakhstan’s athletes are set to compete at Wimbledon 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments in world tennis, which kicks off on June 30 in London and will run through July 13. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation Alexander …

Seven International University Branches to Open in Kazakhstan Next Year

ASTANA – Seven international university branches will be established across Kazakhstan in the 2025-2026 academic year. Photo credit: Shutterstock According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, in Astana, at the Gumilyov Eurasian National …