Renowned political cartoonist and Dawn staffer Rafique Ahmed, better known as Feica, suffered a heart attack after which he was hospitalised at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) on Wednesday.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took notice of Feica's illness and announced that the provincial government will bear the expenses of his treatment.
Shah, according to his spokesperson, enquired AKUH doctors about Feica's health and prayed for his full recovery.
Rafique Ahmed was born in 1957 in Multan and went to the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore. After graduating, he started working with several magazines and newspapers, including The Muslim, The Star, Dawn, Hurriyat and the Frontier Post.
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mahmood anwar
Nov 21, 2018 08:51pm
may he recover soon, we love you
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Vasudevan
Nov 21, 2018 08:56pm
Best wishes from India for his speedy recovery. I am a fan of his talent. Great cartoons and I love them a lot. The crow...
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MNC
Nov 21, 2018 09:06pm
Stay blessed
Pray for your recovery and good health.
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Phatti_Purani
Nov 21, 2018 09:42pm
Feica, Please get well soon. You have to! See you soon in DAWN
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hameed baloch
Nov 21, 2018 10:10pm
Feica Sahib, I pray for your quick recovery from stroke. Get Well Soon. One of your admirer.
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Jamil Soomro, New York City
Nov 21, 2018 10:37pm
Many a time Mr.Rafique Ahmed(Feica)Cartoons have brought smiles on my face on many occasions.My best wishes
on your quick recovery.Wish you best of health.
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M.Saeed
Nov 21, 2018 10:56pm
@MNC, Ameen
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Khan - New York; USA
Nov 22, 2018 12:18am
With best for you : Hope you feel better? Thousands admire your work around the globe !
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El Cid
Nov 22, 2018 01:09am
DAWN's treasure. He is a rare asset.
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Ali
Nov 22, 2018 01:31am
Get well soon!
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Ayesha
Nov 22, 2018 04:05am
Wishing good health to the veteran cartoonist.
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naji
Nov 22, 2018 06:47am
Get well soon. We are waiting for your new creation on Dawn pages.
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shake chilli
Nov 22, 2018 07:32am
Thanks for the smiles gifted for so many years, I am indebted. Ferozepur, Punjab, India.
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Omar
Nov 22, 2018 09:09am
Gteat person - one amongst the rare who stood against the tyrant Zia. Wish him best of health and long life.
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