On August 12, 2024, Pakistan experienced a significant event with the arrest of Lieutenant-General Faiz Hameed, the former Chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
This marks an unprecedented occurrence, as Hameed, who once led Pakistan’s most influential intelligence agency, is now the first former ISI chief to face arrest and court martial proceedings.
The charges against him are severe, including his alleged involvement in the Top City housing scheme scandal during his tenure, as well as breaches of the Pakistan Army Act following his retirement—issues highlighted by a recent Supreme Court of Pakistan ruling.
This development is expected to have major repercussions for both Pakistan’s military and political spheres.
Official Press Release
Lieutenant-General (retired) Faiz Hameed, the former head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been taken into military custody for court martial proceedings under the Pakistan Army Act, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released on Monday.
The action follows complaints related to the Top City housing scheme scandal and is in response to directives from the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
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The ISPR statement noted, “In compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a comprehensive inquiry was conducted by the Pakistan Army to investigate the allegations against Lt-Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed.”
The inquiry revealed multiple violations of the Pakistan Army Act during and after Hameed’s service, leading to the initiation of disciplinary measures.
“The process of a Field General Court Martial has commenced, and Lt-Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed is now in military custody,” the statement concluded.
The inquiry revealed multiple violations of the Pakistan Army Act during and after Hameed’s service, leading to the initiation of disciplinary measures.
“The process of a Field General Court Martial has commenced, and Lt-Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed is now in military custody,” the statement concluded.
