Veteran guitarist Adnan Afaq battling with stage IV stomach cancer
Prayers requested for his health
Veteran guitarist Adnan Afaq is reported to be battling with stage IV stomach cancer!
Prominent guitarist, mentor, and trailblazer Adnan Afaq is currently grappling with stage IV stomach cancer.
Amid his deteriorating health condition, Adnan Afaq is hospitalized in Karachi’s SIUT.
Taking to social media Ahmed Siddiqui, Adnan’s cousin requested prayers for his health.
#AfaqAdnan or #AdnanAfaq, my cousin and renowned guitar player and instructor, one of the pioneers of Rock/Jazz music in Pakistan, is seriously ill, needs prayers, please do so. #Pakistan #Music #NAPA pic.twitter.com/maPCtDrohQ
— Ahmed صدیقی (@oOol_JaLoOl) January 8, 2024
Serving as the head of the music department at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Adnan is also a key figure in the band ACMA (Arts Council Music Academy).
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 currently, doctors are providing him nutritional support through a drip.
