TRANSPORT AND

TELECOMMUNICATION

BY: MRS. AYESHA IJAZ

Telecommunication
 Telecommunication
The imparting or exchanging of
information by speaking, writing, or using
some other medium.

Telecommunication devices
Communication at a distance eg
telephone, cable, broadcasting, computer
and internet etc
 Internet
Links computers by telephones and
satellite
Receives emails
Create websites
Computers
Telecommunication in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company
Limited
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Pakistan Television Corporation

Pakistan Post Office
They create opportunities in Education and
Industry
A-Education-Distance Learning
Courses for Teachers
 B-Industry
Use of new technology in ordering without
delay
Awareness through radio, TV, websites etc
International companies in Pakistan
Online banking, shopping
Marketing through IT
Information Technology
 Information Technology
Information Technology is the use of
hardware, software, services and
supporting infrastructure to manage and
deliver information.
 Advantages
More cheaper, quicker and efficient
communication
Creation of new jobs
Reduce human labor
Globalize the business
Minimize the cost.
 CAIE
Q.1. What problems might there be in
extending Information Technology (IT)
throughout Pakistan?

Ans.
Lack of electricity in remote areas
Lack of signal in remote areas
Lack of media infrastructure e.g. Wi-Fi
/telephone lines/cables
Lack of IT professionals
Frequent electrical/technical
faults/breakdowns/loadshedding/damage from
natural disasters
Resistance from older
generations/traditional/tribal societies
Real or perceived threat of Internet on
cultures/belief systems
Risk of cyber attack
Cyber Attack
Capital intensive / high initial cost /lack
of government finance / high cost of
replacement
Technology has to be imported/ expensive
/ negative effect on balance of payments
 Population cannot afford bills/equipment.
Expensive
 THE END
Any Questions?