Question 1 Report
Fig. 1 is an airline route sketch for workers travelling from Islamabad to Dubai and onward to other world cities. A recruitment agency uses these links to support Pakistani workers employed abroad. It is considering the importance of air transport, remittances and international communication.
(a) Identify the region in which Dubai is located. [1]
(b) Describe one reason why workers may prefer air travel rather than sea travel on this route. [1]
(c) Explain two ways overseas employment can contribute to Pakistan's economic development. [2]
(a) The Middle East / Gulf region / South-West Asia. [1] (b) Air travel is much faster. [1] (c) Any two: workers send remittances that increase foreign exchange earnings [1]; families may spend remittances on education, housing or businesses [1]; returning workers may bring skills and experience [1]; foreign currency can help pay for imports or debt. [1]
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