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Pakistani Actress Ayesha Khan Found Dead in Karachi Flat, Body Discovered a Week Later

KARACHI, SINDH, PAKISTAN, JUN 19 – Ayesha Khan, aged 76, passed away alone after a prolonged illness, with her body discovered a week later following neighbors reporting a foul smell, sparking tributes and investigation.

  • Veteran Pakistani television actress Ayesha Khan was discovered deceased in her Karachi home on Thursday, approximately a week after she had passed away at the age of 77.
  • The police began an investigation after neighbors reported a foul smell, with initial examination suggesting she died in the bathroom, but the exact cause remains unclear.
  • Ayesha Khan lived alone in Karachi while her family had settled abroad, and authorities await her son's arrival before performing last rites or completing post-mortem procedures.
  • Tributes poured in from the entertainment industry, with Arts Council President Ahmed Shah calling her death "a profound loss" and actor Adnan Siddiqui highlighting her calm dignity and lasting influence.
  • Her death marks the loss of a respected figure known for classic TV dramas, and the event underscores challenges faced by aging actors living apart from their families.
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The News broke the news in Pakistan on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
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