Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her Karachi apartment on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Her body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, indicating she had likely been deceased for approximately two weeks.
The discovery was made when police, accompanied by a court bailiff, entered her apartment to enforce an eviction order due to unpaid rent since 2024. Neighbors had reported a foul smell emanating from her apartment and a lack of activity for several days.
While police initially found no signs of foul play, as the apartment was locked from the inside, the exact cause of death is yet to be determined. Her body was sent to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem examination, and forensic and toxicology reports are pending to ascertain the precise cause of her demise.

The postmortem of Humaira Asghar’s body has been completed, but the exact cause of death remains undetermined at this time.
Hospital sources indicate that no conclusive reason for her death could be established during the initial examination due to the body being in an advanced state of decomposition. Multiple samples have been collected for further forensic analysis, and a final report is expected in a few days, which may provide more clarity.
Authorities are currently treating the case as a potential natural death, as no immediate signs of foul play or forced entry were observed at the scene.

The Trump administration’s budget cuts and policy changes, particularly in areas like public health, environmental protection, and social safety nets, have raised concerns among experts and organizations about their potential impact on human lives.
Here’s a summary of key areas and potential consequences:
Public Health:
* Significant funding cuts: The administration has proposed and implemented substantial cuts to public health agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These cuts are seen as reducing the capacity of the public health system.
* Loss of jobs and programs: Cuts have led to layoffs of public health specialists, and the termination of programs for vaccination, disease detection, tracking, and testing.
* Increased health risks: Experts warn that these reductions could undermine routine public health work, leading to a resurgence of infectious diseases (like measles and whooping cough), hindering responses to outbreaks (like bird flu), and worsening chronic disease management.
* Reduced research: Cuts to the NIH could disrupt critical research into vaccines, cancer therapies, and antimicrobial resistance.
* Food safety concerns: Fewer inspectors could compromise food safety, potentially leading to more foodborne illnesses.
Healthcare Access:
* Medicaid cuts: Proposed cuts to Medicaid could result in millions of Americans losing health coverage, increasing out-of-pocket costs, and potentially leading to hospital closures and provider shortages.
* Impact on vulnerable populations: These cuts disproportionately affect low-income Americans, children, and those with humanitarian protections.
حماية البيئة:
* Increased pollution: Rollbacks of environmental regulations and cuts to pollution-reduction programs could lead to worsened air quality and increased exposure to harmful pollutants, contributing to chronic diseases and respiratory issues.
* Climate change risks: Policies that deepen reliance on fossil fuels and cut clean energy incentives are seen as increasing safety risks during extreme weather events, which are becoming more common due to climate change.
Other Areas:
* Nutrition programs: Cuts to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are projected to lead to higher rates of hunger and associated health care costs.
* Global health: Suspensions of foreign aid have halted global health programs, potentially leading to increased cases and deaths from diseases like malaria and polio, and reduced access to contraception for millions of women.
* Immigration policies: Policies leading to mass deportations, family separations, and restrictions on asylum are viewed by human rights organizations as causing significant suffering and undermining human rights.
While the administration emphasizes cost-cutting and deregulation, critics argue that these measures could have severe consequences for public well-being and, in some cases, directly or indirectly contribute to the loss of lives.