Yusuf Lodhi

Yusuf Lodhi (1938–1996) also known by his pen name Vai Ell was a Pakistani editor, journalist, cartoonist and author. He was known for his political cartoons that criticized authoritarian regimes in Pakistan.

Career He began his editorial career working as assistant editor in 1969 of the Peshawar Times.

He later served in several well-known Pakistani newspapers, including The Daily Star, the Frontier Post, and "Herald" magazine of Dawn media group, before his death.

Notable works

Lodhi’s published works include: Bhutto My Master – a collection of cartoons critical of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government. It was banned in the then-North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) Sag Aza Dushman Asman Apna There Was a Little Girl Vai Ell on Faiz – illustrations based on the verses of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.