Safety in Karachi, Pakistan

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I certainly don't want to judge by the picture depicted in media (which is not always correct), but is Karachi safe for an Asian foreigner to visit? I am planning to visit, and I need to know the following:

  1. Which parts should I avoid?
  2. Which parts of the city are generally deemed safe?
  3. Is it safe for women (in Pakistani-standard modest attire) and does that safety extend to the night?
  4. Are the slums extremely dangerous? (I watched a vice documentary on Layari recently and it was pretty scary)





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Is Karachi safe at night?

If you are sensible and careful, Karachi is safe. For the first night or two I would recommend staying in one of the top hotels; that way you will get airport pickup, you will feel confident, and you will get your bearings whilst staying in reasonable luxury.

Why is Karachi so unsafe?

Violent crime rates are also high in Karachi, and this includes armed robbery, robbery, carjacking, kidnappings, home invasion, and even murder. These are all common, especially in major urban areas though the situation is getting better and better.

Which areas are safe in Karachi?

Top Areas to Live in Karachi
  • Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Gulshan-e-Iqbal town is one of the prime locations and you should consider it. ...
  • Gulistan-e-Johar. Gulistan-e-johar is one of the most favorite towns. ...
  • DHA Karachi. After Gulistan-e-johar, we have included DHA Karachi in ours. ...
  • Bahria town Karachi. ...
  • North Nazimabad.


Is Karachi safe to visit 2021?

Note: To be fair, all of Pakistan's major cities\u2014Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar\u2014are safe enough to visit.



Karachi Pakistan, Second least SAFE city in the WORLD




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