Kazakhstan raises estimate 2011 exportsAccording to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Economy Development and Trade, the growth is propelled by higher prices for major exports.
Oil and Gas Minister admits fuel shortagesIt was reported earlier that since the start of the year petrol price had grown by 17.4%, with prices set by oil refineries growing by 23%. Retail prices for diesel fuel have grown by 20% since the start of the year.
Kazakhstan reinforces budget to combat religious extremismAt the joint sitting of the two Parliament chambers September 1 President Nursultan Nazarbayev urged the Parliament to adopt a legislation to fence itself off religious extremism.