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This article from the Pakistan Engineering Review discusses the role of engineering in achieving the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), specifically focusing on decent work and economic growth. The article highlights historical examples, such as the agricultural and industrial revolutions, where engineering advancements led to economic prosperity and the creation of decent jobs. It also emphasizes the importance of engineering in the current information age, citing the development of the COVID-19 vaccine as an example of engineers and scientists collaborating to solve global challenges. The article concludes by discussing how engineering can contribute to achieving the SDG8 targets, including economic productivity, job creation, and labor rights. Overall, the article emphasizes the significant impact of engineering on society's well-being and future development. [Extracted from the article]

What our country requires is continuity in policies for economic growth, says Alnoor Sheriff, the Managing Director of Jubilee Corporation, a company known for its honest business and splendid aftersales service in Pakistan. In Pakistan, the most natural industry is textile-based; we have cotton and fertile lands and I think these are the industries that should have developed first. [Extracted from the article]

China's National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) reports GDP grew 6.3 % year-on-year in the second quarter, up from 4.5 % in the first quarter. BOFIT's alternative calculations of Chinese GDP growth suggest that the pace of growth in the second quarter was a couple percentage points lower than official figures. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the economic policies of Presidents Biden and Trump. The authors argue that the Trump economy, before the Covid-19 pandemic, had better economic indicators such as lower inflation and higher growth in wages, GDP, and the stock market compared to the Biden economy. They also criticize Biden's climate policy, stating that it prioritizes special interests and mandates expensive green energy. The authors further criticize Biden's immigration policy, claiming that it has led to increased criminal activity and a decline in the quality of life in some U.S. cities. They conclude by highlighting the differences between the two presidents and the importance of the upcoming election. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses former national security adviser John Bolton's comments about the United Nations and his reaction to President Trump's statements about NATO. The author finds Bolton's stance on NATO confusing, as he first suggests that Trump should stop threatening NATO members with withdrawal or non-defense if they don't meet their defense spending goal of 2% of GDP, but then argues that these members should actually be spending 4% of GDP on defense. The author questions whether NATO needs less browbeating or more. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges faced by Britain's Conservative Party in selling their latest budget plan to the public. The party offered tax reductions in an attempt to stimulate economic growth, but the public responded with indifference. The article argues that the party's focus on fiscal responsibility and balancing the budget has conditioned the public to be skeptical of tax cuts. The authors suggest that the party should instead focus on promoting a well-crafted tax code that can increase prosperity. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar refuted U.S. President Joe Biden's assertion of "xenophobia" hindering India's economic progress, emphasizing India's historical openness and defending recent immigration legislation, amidst diplomatic tensions over Biden's comments.

The latest BOFIT Forecast for China predicts that several factors will slow down the country's economic growth. These factors include the ongoing real estate crisis, low consumer confidence, weak export industries due to tensions with trading partners, and structural factors like an aging population and excessive debt. The forecast suggests that GDP growth will fall below last year's levels and the government's target, with growth expected to be around 4% this year and around 3% in the following years. The forecast also highlights risks such as problems in the banking sector, strained public finances, and geopolitical tensions. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Andy Street's manifesto promises for the West Midlands, emphasizing that they are fully funded and highlighting his commitment to managing finances effectively, contrasting with financial issues in Birmingham, Great Britain.

The article discusses the Indian political party Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election promises of job creation, infrastructure development, and welfare expansion if it wins a third term under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to address concerns over unemployment, inflation, and rural distress in India. It mentions creating jobs in various sectors, expanding welfare programs, and economic growth while facing criticism from the opposition over past performance and empty promises.

According to the latest forecast by BOFIT, Russia's economic growth is expected to slow down in the coming years due to capacity constraints and a decrease in public sector demand. Despite a projected 2% growth in 2024, the long-term potential growth rate has been lowered due to the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine. The forecast predicts that the Russian economy will only grow at about 1% per year during 2025-2026. Factors such as labor shortages, high inflation, and sanctions on oil exports also contribute to the challenges facing Russia's economy. [Extracted from the article]

The article reveals that positive signs in the economy might help U.S. President Joe Biden win re-election.

OPEC+ has agreed to cut oil production by an additional million barrels a day, a move that is expected to keep prices elevated amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has also agreed to extend its cut of 1 million barrels a day. These actions are aimed at stabilizing prices during a period of high geopolitical tensions and slowing economic growth. The voluntary cuts may draw criticism from the U.S., and the exact details of the compromise are unclear. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the latest report from the Commerce Department, which showed that the U.S. economy grew at a 4.9 percent annualized rate from July through September, temporarily quieting concerns about a serious economic slowdown, driven by slowing inflation, and a robust job market.

The article present the public reaction to the death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, with many expressing nostalgia for his era of greater economic possibility and openness to private business, contrasting it with the current leadership of Xi Jinping.

The article focuses on the recent rise of the 10-year Treasury yield, a critical benchmark for borrowing costs, nearing 5 present, which has raised concerns among investors, economists, and policymakers, potentially jeopardizing economic expansion.

On Monday (Oct. 30), BOFIT released its latest Forecast for China 2023-2025 and held a briefing in Finnish on the Chinese economy (here). Chinese GDP growth, factors contributing to growth and BOFIT Forecast for China 2023-2025 The possibility for the government to support economic growth are more limited than earlier. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Alexander K. Austin attending the Black Wealth Summit as the president of the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the significance of discussing and growing African American wealth with hundreds of participants led by wealth coach Cedric Nash.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by small business owners, particularly those in majority Black, Hispanic, and Latino communities, and the positive trends and opportunities for improvement in their businesses.

The article focuses on Europe's economy showing signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2023, with a 0.3 percent expansion in the eurozone and easing inflation, but economic growth varies widely among countries, and price pressures remain elevated.

The article focuses on the World Bank's research that suggests a way to balance economic growth with environmental preservation by promoting intensive and appropriate farming. Topics include the potential to sequester significant amounts of carbon dioxide and increase income from forestry and agriculture without hindering economic growth, the need for strategic land use reallocations and advanced farming practices, and the challenges and political considerations in implementing these changes.

The article focuses on Rev. Jonathan Weaver's international ministry of economic growth and highlights the ongoing challenges to the right to vote in America, exemplified by recent events such as the rejection of Issue 1 in Ohio, which aimed to make it harder for voters to pass ballot initiatives.

The article reports that Pakistan's population has reached 250 million according to the latest census, growing in six years, presenting a significant challenge for the nation due to an increased growth rate , which is higher than its economic growth.

In the first half of 2023, economic growth in 16 ofChina's 31 provinces did not surpass the national averagefor on-year GDP growth of 5.5 %. In both provinces, GDP growth inJanuary-June climbed to around 8.5 % y-o-y. Rapid growthwas also posted in Jilin (7.7 %), renowned for its autoand rail industries, as well as in Inner Mongolia (7.3%), helped by strong growth in exports of machinery &equipment. Shanghai's 3% first-quarter growth was distinctly more modest andlagged the pace of national GDP growth. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on India and Britain's potential to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year, with consensus on the main aspects of the proposed deal achieved to enhance economic growth and employment prospects, and marking a significant step forward in the negotiations.