Trade turnover between Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl Region and Kyrgyzstan reached $112.7 million in January–August 2026, 1.6 times higher than a year earlier. Officials discussed regional economic ties and joint projects at a forum in Bishkek.
A new runway will be built and the passenger terminal reconstructed at Aktobe International Airport. The upgrades are intended to increase capacity and support the expansion of air services.
The World Bank said it was satisfied overall with progress on Pakistan Raises Revenue Program. It cited reforms to simplify the tax regime, automate administration and expand the tax net.
Kazakhstan’s exports of processed agricultural products rose 35.1% year on year in January–August 2026. Processed goods accounted for 54.1% of the country’s agricultural exports.
Japan has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on nickel-based stainless steel imported from China and the separate customs territory comprising Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has outlined work on water conservation, infrastructure surveys and a planned group water pipeline with a cascade of hydropower plants. Subsidies for water-saving irrigation technologies have grown to 214 billion tenge.
Rheinmetall has handed over the first series-production Caracal vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces. The ceremony took place on 29 October at the company’s production site in Ede, the Netherlands.
Pakistan Customs has processed the first shipment of fresh White Chaunsa mangoes for export to Russia under the TIR Convention. The route from the Pakistan border to Moscow covers about 4,600 kilometres.
Algeria plans to simplify administrative procedures to remove obstacles to establishing economic enterprises. The announcement provided no further details.
Pakistan’s government plans to give the Federal Board of Revenue operational and financial autonomy to prevent political interference. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said the board was on track to meet its Rs. 5829 billion revenue target this year.
Kazakhstan harvested 24.3 million tonnes of grain this season despite a prolonged lack of rainfall in several grain-producing regions. Average yield was 15.6 centners per hectare.
General Dynamics reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $14.6 billion and diluted EPS of $4.49. Its backlog stood at $220.3 billion at the end of the quarter.
Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry plans to procure catering services for the Armed Forces’ personnel for 2027–2028. The tender will use a special procedure provided for by law.
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has launched its National Sales Tax Return. The system will prepare returns and calculate amounts payable to the relevant authorities.
Qatar and Tanzania have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion. It sets out a legal framework for tax and financial relations between the countries.
Karachi Port is handling two foreign bulk carriers carrying a combined 101,000 tonnes of fertiliser and wheat. Unloading is nearing completion on one vessel and continuing on the other.
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