New Delhi, June 21 -- Pakistani veteran actress Ayesha Khan was found dead at her Karachi flat. The lifeless body of the 77-year-old icon was found several days after her death, almost a week later. Authorities were alerted after neighbours noticed a foul smell emanating from the apartment in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area, Block 7. As per local media report, her body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition about a week after her passing.

The celebrated television star reportedly lived alone in Gulshan-e-Iqbal apartment and had been battling health issues. Long admired for her notable contributions to Pakistani cinema and drama, her body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition on June 18, Wednesday, according to local...