News about Prime-Minister
Indian PM pledges to attract more foreign investment
Indian PM Manmohan Singh used his Independence Day speech on Wednesday to promise to improve conditions for foreign investment in the country after a sharp downturn in economic growth.
15 August 2012 11:30
Syria PM defects, accuses Assad regime of genocide
Syria's prime minister joined the rebels and accused President Bashar al-Assad of carrying out "genocide" against his own people, prompting Washington to say the regime was "crumbling".
08 August 2012 10:46
Indian PM 'deeply shocked' by US temple shooting
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh voiced shock Monday at the killing of worshippers at a Sikh temple in the US, while Sikh leaders suggested American Muslims may have been the intended target.
06 August 2012 19:02
Canada students again protest tuition hikes
About 15,000 Canadian students protested in Montreal on Sunday against rising tuition costs, with an eye toward rallying supporters against Quebec Premier Jean Charest in expected provincial polls.
23 July 2012 17:54
French lawmakers vote to cut pay of president, PM
French lawmakers voted Thursday to reduce the salaries of President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault by 30 percent as part of a series of budget-cutting moves.
20 July 2012 19:16
Kazakhstan’s PM pledges incentives for Hungarian investors
Kazakhstan and Hungary reached the peak in the trade relations in 2008 when the trade turnover exceeded $1.5 billion.
04 May 2012 12:55
Government and Samruk-Kazyna to submit final plan on People’s IPO within 10 days
I believe the efforts to raise general public’s awareness of the IPO have been inadequate: PM Massimov.
29 February 2012 17:15
We may get back to constructing fourth oil refinery to accommodate Kashagan oil: PM Massimov
As of today, Kazakhstan-based refineries process a bit over 13 million tons a year. Plans are there to increase oil processing up to 17.5 million tons by 2015.
29 February 2012 16:37
Kazakhstan Government introduces moratorium on hiring extra manpower by public bodies
In a statement January 27, 2012 President Nazarbayev instructed Head of Samruk-Kazyna Sovereign Wealth Fund, “to optimize the headcount of ministries, regional governors’ offices”.
28 February 2012 12:30
The Government slashes $170 million of planned expenses on celebrations and events
Besides, public bodies are banned from purchasing foreign cars: PM Massimov.
27 February 2012 15:53
Kazakhstan is to enter the WTO by the end of the year: PM Massimov
According to him, the Government is defending the most favorable conditions to develop the national economy following the accession.
27 February 2012 15:25
More National Oil Fund money to be injected to the national budget in crisis periods
The annual transfer from the National Oil Fund to the national budget in crisis years may grow from $6.8 to $9.2 billion.
27 February 2012 15:09
PM Massimov concerned over sluggish economy growth
Should we have a closer look, we see the industrial growth also slowing down: PM Massimov.
14 February 2012 11:55
Labor Minister asks PM Massimov to earmark extra money to finance Employment Program
As of January 1, 2012 professional training and retraining programs have been offered to 69 000 people.
07 February 2012 12:30
Yerlan Koshanov appointed head of Kazakhstan Prime-Minister's office
Yerlan Koshanov now heads Kazakhstan Prime-Minister’s office.
03 February 2012 13:54
PM Massimov delimitates realms of responsibility for each of his Vices
All the appointments in the Government and other public bodies are over. Now we have to work on tasks set by Head of State: PM Massimov.
24 January 2012 12:13
No plans to halt People’s IPO: PM Karim Massimov
According to President Nazarbayev, the IPO for the general public will enable citizens to purchase shares of the largest Kazakh companies, giving them a new tool for investments and savings.
23 January 2012 10:35
Second wave of the global crisis to hit the world in 2012-2013: PM Karim Massimov
“[The second wave] will take place in 2012-2013. No politician is able to take any measures to prevent that: K. Massimov
23 January 2012 10:10
PHOTO: Reshuffling in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan reshuffles its government and governors, eliminates one ministry and transforms two other agencies.
22 January 2012 16:36
PM Karim Massimov speaks before the new Majilis
Your vote of confidence is new credentials for the Government to proceed with the President’s path towards the country’s modernization: Massimov.
20 January 2012 15:29