Sir: Would anyone believe that Pakistan’s capital city Islamabad ranks second in the list of top 10 most beautiful capitals of the world with London holding the first position and Washington D C at number four? Islamabad has been declared the second most beautiful city of the world because of its beauty, fascination, décor, attractiveness besides being clean, cool, calm, peaceful, sparkling, hygienic, fresh, dirt-free, modern and very well maintained. Unfortunately, on the other hand, Karachi has been on the fifth position among the world’s worst cities to live in. The city has got the notorious status because of the threat of constant violence and incidents of terrorism. I really pray and wish that Karachi, too, become a beautiful and peaceful city of the world like Islamabad. ABDUL SAMAD SAMO Karachi