Islamabad [Pakistan], December 11 (ANI): Pakistan’s former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years’ rigorous imprisonment by a military court, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday, Dawn reported.
ISPR said a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) was opened against Hameed on August 12, 2024, under the Pakistan Army Act and the proceedings spanned about 15 months. He was tried on four charges: engaging in political activities; violating the Official Secrets Act in ways detrimental to the state’s safety and interests; misusing authority and government resources; and causing wrongful loss to persons.
“After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment,” ISPR said, adding the sentence was promulgated on December 11, 2025.
The military’s media wing said the FGCM complied with legal requirements and that Hameed was afforded all legal rights, including the right to a defence team of his choice. ISPR noted the convict retains the right to appeal to the appropriate forum.
ISPR also said Hameed’s alleged role in fomenting political agitation and instability alongside political elements, and certain other matters, are being addressed separately.
The verdict follows remarks in October from ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, who said legal proceedings were ongoing and would reach a “logical conclusion,” stressing that the army’s internal accountability system relies on facts and evidence and ensures accused individuals have the opportunity to defend themselves.
Hameed, a retired lieutenant general, was taken into custody in August 2024, with the military confirming FGCM proceedings on August 12 of that year. (ANI)
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