About
Karim Massimov is a Kazakh politician who held several high-ranking positions in the government of Kazakhstan. He served as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan for two terms, from 2007 to 2012 and again from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he was Deputy Prime Minister and held ministerial roles in Economy and Budget Planning and Transport and Communications. More recently, he served as chairman of the National Security Committee from 2016 to 2022.
Career Timeline
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
First Prime Minister Term
Begins his first term as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.
Second Prime Minister Term
Starts his second term as Prime Minister.
National Security Committee Chair
Appointed Chairman of the National Security Committee.
Removed from Security Post
Removed from his position as chairman of the National Security Committee, career downturn.
Arrest and Imprisonment
Arrested on suspicion of treason, leading to imprisonment and disgrace.
Imprisonment and Disgrace
Remains imprisoned and disgraced, his political career effectively over.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026