Transport and
communication
Presented by
Khansa Yaqub
Rayan Atif
Ahmad Yaqoob
Irtasam ur Rehman
Ahmad Awun
Muhammad Naveed
Introduction
Transportation: refers to the movement of people, goods, and services
from one place to another.
Types of transport:
• Road transport
• Rail transport
• Air transport
• Water transport
Communication: refers to the process of exchanging information,
ideas, and messages between individuals, groups, or organizations
Types of communication
• Verbal Communication
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Electronic Communication
• Print Communication
• Visual Communication
Contribution to
Economy
• Backbone of infrastructure and economy.
• Enables movement of people, goods, and information.
• Critical for economic growth and prosperity.
• Facilitates trade, commerce, and business.
• Promotes job creation and social connectivity.
• Improves access to education, healthcare, and emergency
services.
• Ensures environmental sustainability and national security.
• Modernization and regional connectivity under Pakistan Vision
2025.
• Focus on bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Contribution to
Economy
• Agriculture: 23.37%
• Industry: 20.76%
• Transport, Storage & Communication:
12%
• Trade (Wholesale & Retail): 10%
• Finance & Insurance: 7%
• Real Estate & Housing: 5%
• Public Administration & Defense: 4%
• Education & Health: 4%
World Bank Data:
• IT & Freelancing: 2%
• Tourism & Hospitality: 2%
Investments
1.Defense: 14.6%
2.Education: 11.2%
3.Health: 8.2%
4.Transport & Infrastructure: 25.5%
5.Social Protection: 4.1%
6.Agriculture Subsidies: 0.08%
1.Rs. 2,122 billion
2.Rs. 1,622 billion
3.Rs. 1,195.7
billion
4.Rs. 3.7 trillion
World Bank Data:
5.Rs. 592 billion
6.Rs. 12 billion
Railway
Transport
Role of Pakistan Railways
• Provider: Pakistan Railways handles both freight and passenger traffic through its
extensive rail network.
• Route Length: The network spans 7,791 km, facilitating transportation across the
country.
• Fleet: Pakistan Railways operates a fleet of 451 locomotives.
Economic Impact
• Plays a critical role in national integration by connecting diverse regions.
• Contributes significantly to the country’s economic growth through efficient
transportation.
Traffic Statistics
• Passenger Traffic: 29.36 million passengers traveled by rail.
• Freight Traffic: 5,037 million kilometers of freight were moved.
Financial Performance
• Gross Earnings: Rs 53,703.78 million, a 34.4% increase from Rs 39,950 million in the previous fiscal
year.
Road
RoadTransport
Infrastructure Development
• Key Role in Economic Growth:
• NHA plays a leading role in Pakistan’s road infrastructure, crucial for economic
development.
• Current NHA Network:
⚬ 48 National Highways, Motorways, and Strategic Roads
⚬ Total Length: 14,480 Km
⚬ PSDP 2023-24 Budget: Rs 156.50 billion for 123 projects
￭ 68 Ongoing Projects: Rs 99.36 billion
￭ 52 New Schemes: Rs 48.12 billion
￭ BOT Projects: Rs 9.02 billion
International Assistance:
⚬ ADB: CAREC Corridor, Shikarpur-Rajanpur & Rajanpur-D.G. Khan highways
Road
MajorTransport
Achievements & Projects
• International Collaboration:
⚬ Korean Exim Bank:
￭ Improvement of Chakdara-Chitral Section (130.22 km)
￭ Malakand Tunnel Project (US $69 million pledge)
⚬ China Aided Projects:
￭ Rehabilitation of N-5 Hala-Moro (66 km)
• Key BOT/PPP Projects:
⚬ Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway (115 km) – Under construction
⚬ Sialkot-Sambrial-Kharian Motorway (69 km) – Terminated (contractor default)
⚬ Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway (306 km) – Terminated, exploring future options
• Challenges & Recovery:
⚬ 2022 floods damaged 32 bridges, but NHA quickly restored traffic.
• CPEC & Future Infrastructure Projects:
⚬ New Gwadar International Airport (completion expected by June 2024)
⚬ Ongoing CPEC road constructions, including Gwadar Port connectivity and Karakoram Highway
Air
Transport
• Air transportation: is the movement of passengers and goods through aircraft over short and
long distances
• PIA formed in 1955 during Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra's tenure.
• Established following the nationalization of Orient Airways (1946).
• The merger marked the birth of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
• Aim was to provide a unified national airline for Pakistan
Financial details of
PIA
.fleet size 35 to32
. 11.7% decrease
in coverage
.38.7% increase in
revenue
.28.4% expense
increase
Maritime
Transport
• Major Ports: Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar.
• Gwadar Free Zone: A $250 million investment, fully operational with tax incentives for investors.
• Karachi Port handled 64.15 million tons of cargo in FY 2024 (50% growth).
• The public sector agencies responsible for freight traffic via seaways or maritime routes include Pakistan
National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), Karachi Port Trust (KPT)
• PNSC operate national shipping fleet
• Karachi Port Trust (KPT), responsible for managing the country's largest port
PNSC financial
performance
KPT cargo
handiling Revenue
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Platforms in Pakistan:
• Pakistan Post Office
• Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
(PEMRA)
• Pakistan Television Corporation Limited (PTV)
• Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)
Pakistan Post Office (PPO)
• Oldest government department providing postal services under the Ministry of
Communications.
• Services: Domestic/International Postal, Financial, Pension Disbursement, Foreign
Recent Initiatives:
• Mobile App with postal services, tracking, and complaint registration.
• Partnership with NADRA for CNIC services, earning Rs 2.36 million.
• IT-based Complaint Management System integrated with Pakistan Citizen Portal.
• Remittance service with Western Union (Rs 27.477 million revenue).
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
(PEMRA)
• Regulates satellite TV, FM radio, Cable TV, DTH, and IPTV.
• Industry: 140+ satellite TV stations, 35 foreign channels.
• Employment: 300,000+ jobs in journalism and media.
• Revenue: Rs 2.75 million deposited to the national exchequer (FY2024).
Key Developments:
• Issued 3 DTH licenses.
• Estimated $2-3 billion investment potential in media.
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
(PEMRA)
Pakistan Television Corporation Limited (PTV)
• State-run broadcaster operating 7 channels (e.g., PTV News, PTV Sports).
• Coverage: 100% population via terrestrial network
Projects:
• National Film Production Institute.
• Terrestrial Digitalization with Chinese grant (Rs 204.65 million).
• Rebroadcast Station upgrades.
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC)
• Known as Radio Pakistan, with 80 units across 32 broadcasting houses.
• Focus: Information, education, entertainment, religious programs, and national
unity.
• Played a crucial role in election coverage and awareness campaigns.
Projects:
• Saut-ul-Quran FM Network Phase-II (Rs 212.77 million).
• Medium Wave Transmitter Rehabilitation at Khairpur.
• Studio and Control Room Upgradation.
Importance and Achievements in Transport and Communication Conclusio
- Key Role: Drives economic growth, connectivity, and regional integration.
- Enables movement of goods, services, people, and information.
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- Benefits: Cost savings, time efficiency, trade growth, and societal development.
Significant Progress
- Road & Rail: Expanded highways and modern rail networks.
- Air: New airports and increased accessibility.
- Maritime: Upgraded ports and higher shipping capacity.
- Broadcasting: Digital platforms improving urban-rural connectivity.
Challenges
- Aging infrastructure, urban congestion, funding gaps.
- Environmental risks from climate change.
Solutions
- Digital Transformation Smart traffic systems, e-governance
- Public-Private Partnerships, Improved funding and execution.
- Sustainability Focus
- Green transport (EVs, high-speed rail) ,Renewable energy integration
- Resilient, climate-adapted infrastructure for long-term g
