KARACHI—Pakistan’s bustling metropolis, Karachi, has been ranked as the second riskiest city in the world by Forbes Advisor. Only Caracas, Venezuela, surpasses it on the list, which analyzed 60 international cities across seven key metrics.
These metrics include crime, personal safety, health, infrastructure, natural disasters, and digital security. Karachi stands out for its highest personal security risk, with significant threats from crime, violence, terrorism, natural disasters, and economic instability.
The U.S. State Department also rates Karachi poorly for travel safety, placing it second on their list of cities with the worst travel conditions. Karachi’s infrastructure security is ranked fourth highest in terms of risk. The State Department’s June 2023 travel advisory raised concerns over terrorism and ongoing violence from extremist groups targeting both civilians and local security forces, issuing a “Level 3” advisory urging travelers to reconsider visiting Pakistan.
In comparison, Caracas is deemed the riskiest city globally, with the highest health security risk due to poor healthcare services and high crime rates. Yangon, Myanmar, follows Karachi in the third spot, known for its significant digital security risk and high levels of personal security threats.
On the flip side, Forbes Advisor also identified the world’s safest cities. Singapore tops the list, praised for its low risk of natural disasters and excellent health security. Tokyo, Japan, follows with the lowest health security risk and high travel safety ratings. Toronto, Canada, rounds out the top three, known for its high safety standards and low risks across various metrics.