The tragic passing of veteran Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan has cast a sorrowful shadow over the entertainment industry. The celebrated PTV star was discovered dead in her Karachi apartment, nearly a week after her demise.
Her body, found in a decomposed state, has sparked public grief and debate about the neglect of aging parents by their own families. Her relatives declined a post-mortem, claiming she died of natural causes, and proceeded with her burial.
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A viral post by journalist Sarah Hussain intensified the national outcry, revealing that Ayesha Khan had distributed her assets among her children a decade ago—only to be abandoned by them afterward. She reportedly spent years in emotional agony, isolated from those she loved. Sarah recounted an incident where Khan broke down at actor Talat Hussain’s home, lamenting that her children never followed through on promises to call her.
Details of her quiet burial at Sakhi Hassan Graveyard beside her father’s grave were shared by Farah Iqrar, who added that Ayesha battled loneliness, depression, and physical ailments in her final years. Despite having children living abroad and in Pakistan, none were present during her last moments. Her death has reignited reflection on society’s treatment of its aging artists and elders
