Veteran guitarist Adnan Afaq passes away battling stage IV stomach cancer
Adnan Afaq played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s music industry.
Veteran guitarist Adnan Afaq passed away in Karachi on Monday battling stage IV stomach cancer,
Guitarist, guitar guru and trailblazer musician breathed his last at 12:30 PM today at SIUT in Karachi where was hospitalised due to complications related to stomach cancer.
The news of Veteran Guitarist and Head of ACP Music Academy Afaq Adnan’s sad demise was confirmed by Armaan Raheem of the Arts Council Pakistan (ACP).
Veteran Guitarist and Head of ACP Music Academy Afaq Adnan has met his Creator. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his family.#acpkhi #artscouncil #adnanafaq pic.twitter.com/CHWE2QNvYm
— Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi (@ACPKHI) January 29, 2024
He has played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s music industry.
Arman Rahim, his colleague shared that Adnan’s battle with the disease started six months ago, was marked by severe stomach pain and was later diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer.
Despite conscious conversations, Adnan Afaq’s inability to eat has led to complications, and doctors were providing him nutritional support through a drip.
