Ayesha Omar Reacts to Karachi's Poor Liveability Ranking, Says Residents 'Deserve Medals'

Actor Ayesha Omar responds to Karachi's 170th-place ranking out of 173 in the EIU Global Liveability Index 2026, highlighting the city's infrastructure, traffic, and public service challenges while praising residents' resilience.

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KARACHI: Reknown actor Ayesha Omar has reacted to Karachi's low ranking in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2026, saying the city's residents "deserve medals" for coping with the daily challenges of living in the metropolis.

Sharing a post about the latest rankings on Instagram, Ayesha said she was "not surprised" that Karachi was placed 170th out of 173 cities evaluated in the annual index.

Karachi Ranked Among Lowest in Liveability Index

According to the EIU's Global Liveability Index 2026, Karachi received low scores in several key areas, including stability, healthcare, environment, and infrastructure. Only Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked lower in the survey.

Ayesha Omar Highlights Daily Challenges

Commenting on the city's conditions, Ayesha wrote that Karachi's residents deserve recognition for navigating everyday hardships.

"We deserve medals to exist and survive there, commuting on broken, polluted roads, spending hours in traffic, dealing with limited gas and electricity, and living with the constant fear of being mugged," she said.

She also acknowledged the resilience of citizens who continue to work, pay taxes, and contribute to the country's economy despite these challenges.

Advocate for Social Issues

Ayesha Omar has frequently spoken about issues affecting Pakistan. She was recently featured in a BBC Global Women report, where she urged technology companies and artificial intelligence developers to take image-based abuse more seriously and strengthen protections for users.

She also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for The Citizens Foundation (TCF), supporting initiatives that provide quality education to underprivileged children across Pakistan.

Recent Work

On the professional front, Ayesha was recently seen in Mera Lyari, a project that explores social issues including crime, poverty, and the challenges faced by Pakistani youth while promoting hope and positive change.