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Advantages:
Boosts business, tourism, and international connectivity.
Disadvantages:
High maintenance costs, underuse in smaller cities, needs skilled staff.
(b) International Transport
1. Cross-Border Roads and Railways (MAPS REQUIRED)
Route / Pass
Connects
With
Details
Karakoram Highway
(Khunjerab Pass)
China
Part of CPEC; all-weather road linking
Gilgit–Hunza to Kashgar (China).
Khyber Pass
Afghanistan
Oldest trade route via
Peshawar–Torkham–Kabul.
Chaman Road
Afghanistan
Connects Quetta to Kandahar.
Taftan Road & Rail Link
Iran
Links Quetta to Zahidan (Iran) via N-40
highway.
2. Seaports (MAPS REQUIRED)
Port
Location
Main Functions
Karachi Port
(Keamari)
Sindh coast
Oldest and busiest port; handles oil, machinery,
food, and containers.
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