Proposed Amendment in Kazakhstan Seeks to Ban Tobacco Company Charitable Activities

Kazakhstani lawmakers propose amending regulations to ban domestic tobacco companies from engaging in charitable activities. This provision is planned to be added to Kazakhstan's regulations on citizen health and medical systems. Experts and NGOs have expressed opposition to the new regulation, which goes against President Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev's intentions. The proposed amendment could hinder funding for charitable organizations in Kazakhstan.