Renowned cartoonist Feica hospitalised

E-Paper | March 16, 2026

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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Imtiaz Ali is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio encompasses crime, politics, and the provincial legislature, alongside coverage of the courts, government affairs, and the health sector.

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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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