Famous political cartoonist Feica hospitalised after suffering from stroke

Sindh CM announces that provincial govt will bear all medical expenses of Rafique Ahmed

Famous political cartoonist and Dawn newspaper's staffer Rafique Ahmed, commonly known as Feica, has been hospitalised after suffering from a stroke on Wednesday.

Our legend cartoonist , sensitive artist, Feica, fought against dictatorship in support of human rights throughout his life, but now #Feica in critical condition struggling for his life at #AghanKhanHospetal karachi.If happen bad,people are saying, @Sewrigami will be responsible pic.twitter.com/cJlPDrNDCW

— Qazi Asif (@q_Asif) November 21, 2018

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of Feica's illness and announced that the provincial government will bear the expenses of his treatment.



According to the chief minister's spokesperson, Shah had asked doctors at the Agha Khan University Hospital about his health as well.

Beautiful paintings by artist/political cartoonist Feica of Dawn newspaper hang inside the Karachi Press Club #art #press #media #journalism pic.twitter.com/qdiWi9QLUq

— Shazia Hasan (@HasanShazia) December 29, 2017

The cartoonist was born in Multan back in 1957 and studied from Lahore's National College of Arts (NCA).

Dawn cartoonist #Feica in his room.
Photo: Abro pic.twitter.com/e8gVYYfJGb

— gobind (@gobindmeghwar) April 29, 2017

After completing his education, he went on to work for several magazines and newspapers.

#Karachi Press club members including cartoonist Feica n others clean wall as they r removing slogans from the painting of woman activists pic.twitter.com/LaWQqwbCX3

— Amar Guriro امر گُرڑو (@amarguriro) January 6, 2017