Pensions in Kazakhstan raised 9% starting from January 2012

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Pensions have been increased by 9% starting from January 2012 in Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports, citing KazTAG. This resolution was signed by Karim Massimov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, on December 20. The text of the resolution was published in media on the same day.“To increase the pension payments from the State Center of Pension Payment by 9% starting from January 1, 2012 for all the recipients of the pension payments including military men entitle to length of service pay, law enforcement officers awarded with special titles and ranks and also individuals holding special titles and ranks and a right to wear uniform,” the government resolution reads. The decree took effect starting from January 1, 2012.