Karachi , General info:
8/10

Karachi is the main financial and industrial hub in Pakistan, a country with a GDP greater than Norway and Denmark combined. Karachi contributes nearly 70% of Pakistan's $420 billion GDP (source: CIA World Facts Book). Karachi's sea ports (Karachi main and Port Qasim) handle nearly 100% of Pakistan's international trade. The city's attractions include its mild weather, and its open space inland. Karachi International Airport has historically been a hub for international airlines, though recently it has lost its luster to Dubai and Mumbai.

Karachi's industries include automobile plants (Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan and local auto and auto parts manufacturers), textiles, steel, oil refineries, chemical and fertilizer, food processing, space launch systems (Sonmiani Beach), and nuclear power.

Karachi' tourist attractions include its white sand beaches, moonlight crab fishing, and its sea dolphins, fine Pakistani cuisine mostly focused around goat meat, beef, chicken, and fish.

Karachi , Cheap stuff:
7/10

Karachi has been found to be the least expensive and the most cost-efficient city of the world in terms of hotel rates for its Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Avari (ex Hilton) and Pearl Continental (ex Intercontinental) hotels. Average room costs under $150 per night at these hotels. The finest 7-course dinner at one of the most expensive restaurants will cost under $20, while a good meal in a medium restaurant will be under $8.

The city has recently become a dumping ground of inexpensive Chinese products, thus totally annihilating local manufacture of same products. The Chinese products, however, are available at prices much lower than anywhere else in the world. A 1.0 GB USB flash memory is available for under $5.

Pizza Hut ($6 for a 10-inch pizza with five toppings), McDonalds ($1.20for a full meal), and Kentucky Fried Chicken ($1.50 for a 12-piece all white meat pack) are some of the American brands with outlets across the entire city. But watch for the toppings and add-ons --- they all have some local flavoring also available.

Karachi , Different stuff:
8/10

The spped at which the city moves beats any big city.

Karachi , Don't miss:
10/10

Don't miss grilled food, lassi (yougurt drink), and

Beaches, moonlight crab fishing and dolphin dance at the beach.

Karachi , Food:
10/10

Siekh kabab, Chicken tikka, Beef tikka, Fish (fried and tikka) and Biryani. Be sure to eat it with tandoori naan.

Drinks include lassi (yoghurt drink), roohe afzaa (watermelon extract with vanilla and natural sweeteners), mango lassi, mango and orange (kinnoo) juices.

Local ice creameries are full of faluda (icecream with rose syrup and spaghetti in milk) and pistachio ice cream on a stick.

Karachi , Hotels:
8/10

Taj Mahal, Avari, Mehran, Pearl Continental, Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Meridien, and over 500 other hotels

Karachi , Safety:
5/10

As in all large cities, Karachi has a high crime rate, though the murders rate in Karachi is still above half that in New York, and on a per capita basis, it is as low as that of San Francisco. Be sure to -not- carry any valuables with you, or a large sum of cash or expensive cameras and jewelery, unless you are with a group. Carjacking and cellphone jacking are favorite hobbies of local criminals.

Keeping a low profile, regardless of where you are, is always a wise choice. Showing off cell phones, cameras, and jewellery, and carrying a lot of hard cash is not a good idea. Travel with those Pakistanis who have been to other parts of the world and make good friends. This might help in addressing safety issues. People, in general, are quite progressive, hospitable, and hard working.

Lahore , General info:
9/10

Don't underestimate Pakistan and one of its most ethnic city, Lahore. wear extremely reveling clothes, try to dress modest .

Lahore , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Anarkali Bazaar

Lahore , Different stuff:
10/10

The Pakistan-Indian border is 29 km(18 miles) from Lahore, The daily flag ceremony 30 minutes before sunset, are solemn and colourful in true tradition, with the Pakistani & Indian soldiers vying for militry perfetion and a lone bugler playing the haunting Last Post.

Let them know if you're a foreigner, you will be their special guest and enjoy.

Lahore , Don't miss:
8/10

Your Trip to Lahore is incomplete if you have not visited these places:

1. Lahore Fort (Qila)

2. Anarkali Bazaar

3. Shalimar Garden and Mughal Empror Humayun's Tomb.

4. Race Course Park in the Evening.

Lahore , Food:
10/10

Lahoris are famed for their food and for their consumption thereof. This is reflected in the array of restaurants in town.

Cafe Aylanto

Zouk, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Freddy's, on MM Alam Road

The Village, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Ziafat, Authentic Pakistani food

Dera, Right by the Gaddafi Stadium

Fujiyama, in the Avari Hotel

Costa Nosta, Real Authentic Italian food

Pizzerio Uno Chicago Grill, MM Alam Rd, Gulberg

Salt n Pepper

Pepperica (run by famous Artist Rana Shujaat)

Cookoos Cafe, (across from the Badshahi Mosque)

Lahore , Hotels:
9/10

Pearl Continental Lahore

Avari Lahore

Lahore Country Club

Holdiay Inn Lahore

Radisson Hotel Lahore at the Royal Palm

Best Western

Ambassador Hotel

Lahore , Safety:
9/10

There is no as such security problem in Lahore specially, Its the safest city in Pakistan. People are very friendly and hospitable.

But try avoid places where there is any religious or private rally or gathering.