He has been exhibiting nationally and internationally. Aqeel graduated with a BFA with honors in 2003 and MA (Hons.) Visual Art in 2005, both from NCA, Lahore. He was the recipient of NCA/Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust Art Bursary for the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, London in 2006 as well as Young Talent Award by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts in 2006. He teaches at the National College of Arts, Rawalpindi.