Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan found dead in Karachi flat, body discovered a week later

Renowned Pakistani television actress Ayesha Khan, celebrated for her iconic roles in classic dramas, was found dead in her apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 7, Karachi, on Wednesday.

She was 76.

Living alone and reportedly battling health issues, Khan had withdrawn from public life in recent years.  She was found dead nearly a week after her passing, according to local media reports. Neighbours alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell from the residence.

Her body was moved to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem to determine the cause and time of death, before being transferred to the Edhi Foundation mortuary in Sohrab Goth.

(This is a developing story)