Lawmakers included 2,500 more in a spending bill in April to preserve the program

Country to launch GST on July 1, small businesses say tax too complicated

Analysts speculate the fall is due to military spending or capital flight

Qatar officials, however, deny reports of lower occupancy

Major central banks prepare to tighten credit policies

Planning and developing minister says the economic corridor will boost Pakistan's energy security and infrastructure

Foreign Minister Zarif urged for a regional dialogue forum for the Gulf countries and an end to the armaments spiral

Former Barcelona defender is expected to join Premier League giants Manchester City

Under Iran's Islamic law women are obliged to cover their hair and wear long,
loose-fitting clothes

Planning Minister says he has chaired many ministerial meetings to push through the red-tape and to coordinate polices