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Veteran Pakistani Actor Ayesha Khan Found Dead at 77, Body Discovered a Week Later

Renowned Pakistani actress  Ayesha Khan  was found dead in her Karachi home on  June 19 , though authorities believe she had passed away around  June 13 , nearly a week prior. Her body was discovered in a  decomposed state , according to Pakistani media outlet  The Express Tribune . Ayesha Khan had a celebrated television career spanning nearly  four decades , appearing in numerous  dramas, telefilms, and films . Her final TV appearance was in  "Soteli Maamta" (2020) . Police responded after neighbors reported a strong foul odor from her house. Her remains were taken to the  Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre  for a postmortem, but the procedure was paused until her  son’s arrival from abroad . Currently, her body is being held at the  Edhi Foundation mortuary . Preliminary findings suggest she may have  slipped in the bathroom  and died of  natural causes , police told  Dawn News .

Kolkata Doctors Strike Ends After Key Policy Reforms

 In a significant development, Kolkata's medical professionals ended their strike after the West Bengal government agreed to implement key policy reforms aimed at enhancing the safety and security of healthcare workers. The strike was triggered by the tragic incident of a junior doctor's death due to violence in the workplace. The medical community had been demanding better protection, including more stringent security measures in hospitals. Following negotiations, the state government pledged to increase security personnel, introduce stricter laws for violence against healthcare workers, and provide counseling services. This victory was seen as a major step towards improving working conditions for medical staff in the state. It also prompted discussions nationwide regarding the protection of frontline healthcare workers, particularly in metropolitan cities where incidents of violence against doctors have been on the rise.

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