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Discuss the role or importance of transport and communication to the economic development of the Pakistan?(P.U)

Role of transport and communication

The transport and communication are of the basic importance in the development process of a country.

Transport Sector

Transport sector is composed of roads network,railways,air transport services and shipping services.

Communication

The communication sector includes postal,telephone, and telegraphic services and mass media i.e T.V and Radio.
The role of transport and communication in economic development is summed up under the following three heads.



A. ECONOMIC BENEFITS

Following points is necessary
  1. Strengthens internal and external trade
  2. Exchange of goods between rural and urban areas
  3. Geographical specialization
  4. Increase in agriculture production
  5. Extension of living areas
  6. Stabilization of prices
  7. Facilitates balanced growth
  8. Mobility of labour
  9. Increase in the income of the state
  10. Extension of market
  11. Utilization of natural resources
  12. Useful in Emergency



B. SOCIAL BENEFITS

Following points is necessary
  1. Increase in education 
  2. Sense of unity and brotherhood
  3. Enhances social welfare
  4. Enjoyment facilities



C. POLITICAL BENEFITS

Following points is necessary
  1. Maintaining law and order
  2. Sound defense
  3. Political awareness




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