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17 Sep, 2017

Pride of Performance-winning TV actor Iftikhar Qaiser passed away after a long illness in Peshawar today, according to a DawnNews report.

The renowned actor had been suffering from diabetes for a prolonged period. After his health severely deteriorated a few days ago, he was admitted to the the ICU of Lady Reading Hospital, where he had been undergoing dialysis on a daily basis. When his health did not improve, doctors conducted some further tests, but the actor succumbed to his illness this morning. According to his doctors, both his kidneys had failed.

Iftikhar Qaiser's funeral prayers will be offered at Haji Camp in Peshawar and he will buried in his family graveryard.

Iftikhar Qaiser launched his acting career in his early teens from a play of PTV, Peshawar centre. He will be remembered as a versatile actor who performed in hundreds of Hindko, Pashto and Urdu plays. With an acting career spread over 45 years, he had amassed a large fan following. He was awarded the President’s Pride of Performance for his immense contribution to performing art.

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Amer RAO Sep 17, 2017 12:28pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un ( RIP )
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Citizen Sep 17, 2017 12:38pm
Great actor. AB MEIN BOLOON K NA BOLOON. May All grant him best place in Jannah.
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abdulwahid Sep 17, 2017 01:47pm
a great actor died... still remember...AB MAY BOLON KAY NA BOLON....BOLO BOLO.....
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ajmal Sep 17, 2017 01:50pm
may his soul rest in peace and in jannah, ameen
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s Sep 17, 2017 01:59pm
Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilahe Rajioon
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Ah Sep 17, 2017 02:28pm
Rest In Peace. I watched some of your plays. You will be remembered in hearts.
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Abdul zaheer Sep 17, 2017 02:31pm
Sad news.Rip.
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Mehmood Sep 17, 2017 03:47pm
Rest in peace my friend
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Sep 17, 2017 04:25pm
INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.
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Huma Sep 17, 2017 04:44pm
Inna lil lahay wainna ilahay rajaioon. I remember seeing him in some dramas from Islamabad as well. Rest In Peace
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Nasiroski Sep 17, 2017 05:23pm
Wonderful, versatile actor
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AQEEL RAO Sep 17, 2017 05:28pm
inna lillah hey wa inna alaihe rajeoon. allah marhoom ko janatul firdous may jga they. very very sad.
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Iqbal Zaman Khan Sep 17, 2017 06:47pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
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Chacha Sep 17, 2017 08:45pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un ( RIP )
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w.shaikh Sep 17, 2017 09:05pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. May God rest his soul in peace.
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Faiz Kazmi Sep 17, 2017 09:09pm
Inna lillah wa inna illahi rajeon
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Riaz Sep 18, 2017 03:30am
A very talented actor I seen him performing live on stage in Peshawar during my college day in mid 80s. He was very popular in Peshawar.
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ZUBAIR Sep 18, 2017 07:55am
Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilahe Rajeoon.
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Khurram Sep 18, 2017 09:30am
Rip
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