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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 .

India Faces Backlash Over COP29 Negotiations and Climate Targets

 At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in December 2024, India faced significant international criticism for its stance on climate change commitments. Despite calling for developed nations to take more responsibility for the global climate crisis, India's reluctance to accelerate its own carbon reduction targets led to disagreements with several Western countries. India proposed a longer timeline for achieving net-zero emissions, citing the country's developmental challenges. This prompted protests from environmental organizations, who accused India of stalling meaningful progress. On the other hand, India continued to stress the importance of equitable climate action, particularly emphasizing financial aid for developing nations to transition to renewable energy. The negotiations saw heated exchanges, with India reaffirming its commitment to addressing climate change, but urging the developed world to fulfill its financial obligations as part of the Paris Agreement. The discussions left some aspects of the climate debate unresolved, and the impact on India’s climate policies remains uncertain.

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