From Fig. 5.1 only: - how much did the percentage of cell phone ownership in Pakistan change between 2002 and 2017? - what overall trend is shown by cell phone ownership? - which country saw the biggest change in cell phone ownership from 2002 to 2017?
Suggest ways in which cell phone ownership can help the growth of small-scale industries in Pakistan.
Using only Fig. 5.2, complete the sentence about cell phone use: The most common use of cell phones is [BLANK], whereas [BLANK] per cent use a cell phone to make or receive payments.
Suggest reasons why a high proportion of people in Pakistan use cell phones to get health information.
State four benefits for teachers and students of using the internet in education in Pakistan.
Explain two challenges involved in providing telecommunications in some parts of Pakistan. Develop your answer.
Pakistan’s telecommunications sector has expanded very quickly in recent years. However, computers and smartphones are of limited value if the internet is not widely accessible. Assess the contribution of telecommunications to Pakistan’s further development. Support your judgement with reasons and examples you have studied. You should include different viewpoints in your response.