Karachi ranked second 'most riskiest' city for tourists

Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, has been ranked as the second 'most riskiest' city for tourists in the world, according to a new study published by Forbes Advisor.

According to CNBC, the research analysed data from 60 cities worldwide. The study took into account factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters.

The study ascribed safety scores from 0 to 100, with the safest cities receiving the lowest scores.

Singapore has been rated as the 'safest city' for tourists, with a score of 0, followed by Tokyo and Toronto, secured second and third positions, respectively.

The top 10 safest cities for tourists are as follows:

1. Singapore

2. Tokyo, Japan

3. Toronto, Canada

4. Sydney, Australia

5. Zurich, Switzerland

6. Copenhagen, Denmark

7. Seoul, South Korea

8. Osaka, Japan

9. Melbourne, Australia

10. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Venezuela's Caracas is the only city which received 100 points, highlighting the severe condition of law and order.

Surprisingly, Karachi was ranked the second riskiest city in the study. 

Forbes Advisor categorised Karachi as "having the highest personal security risk, as well as the fourth highest infrastructure security risk".

“Terrorism and ongoing violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian, as well as local military and police, targets,” the U.S. State Department said in a travel advisory published in June 2023. 

The US gave Pakistan a “Level 3″ advisory which cautions visitors to reconsider travel.