Karachi Ranked 170th in Global Liveability Index
Actor Ayesha Omar has expressed deep concern over Karachi's deteriorating infrastructure, stating that the city's residents 'deserve medals' for enduring daily hardships. She reshared a post about the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2026, which ranked Karachi 170th out of 173 cities globally. 'We are not surprised,' she wrote, highlighting the city's low scores in stability, healthcare, environment, and infrastructure. Only Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked lower.
Daily Struggles of Karachi Residents
In her Instagram post, Ayesha elaborated on the challenges faced by citizens: 'We deserve medals to exist and survive there, commuting on broken polluted roads, stuck for long hours in traffic jams, with limited gas/electricity in our homes, fear of constantly being mugged in our hearts, rushing and hustling in flight-or-fight mode, while working hard, paying all taxes and contributing to the economy.' Her comments resonate with millions who endure these conditions daily.
Ayesha Omar's Advocacy and Recent Work
Ayesha has been a vocal advocate on various national issues. She was recently included in a BBC Global Women report, where she called on technology companies and AI developers to address image-based abuse more seriously. Additionally, she serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for The Citizens Foundation, a non-profit focused on educating underprivileged children in Pakistan. On the career front, she recently starred in Mera Lyari, a project that tackles social issues like crime, youth challenges, and poverty, while offering a message of hope.
