Islamabad Ranks Higher Than London, New York, and Paris in 2026 Quality of Life Index
Most outlets highlighted Islamabad's ranking above major global cities in Numbeo’s 2026 Quality of Life Index, noting the capital’s score of 140.7 and attributing its high ranking to affordability and safety. ProPakistani and Daily Pakistan both emphasized the surprise of the result and named the cities outperformed by Islamabad, with Daily Pakistan describing it as a “surprising global ranking” and ProPakistani listing London, Paris, and New York specifically.
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Pakistani capital Islamabad beats London, New York and Paris in Global Quality of Life Ranking 2026
ISLAMABAD – The beautiful city of Islamabad offers a better quality of life than top global cities. A surprising global ranking puts Pakistan’s capital ahead with a score of 140.7, showing how affordability, safety and climate can reshape the way cities are judged. Islamabad outscored UK capital, America’s most populous city and the French capital […]
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Islamabad Beats London, Paris and New York in Quality of Life Index
Islamabad has ranked ahead of several major global cities, including New York, London and Paris, in Numbeo’s 2026 Mid-Year Quality… Read More
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