Pakistani Ex-Spy Chief Faiz Hameed Gets 14-Year Jail Term in High-Profile Case
The Field General Court Martial sentenced Hameed to jail on multiple charges, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secrets Act. | World News
A military court in Pakistan has sentenced former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison on multiple charges, including engaging in politics and violating national security laws. The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) found Hameed, who served as the ISI director general from 2019 to 2021, guilty on all counts related to his alleged involvement in the Top City project scandal. The case is significant given Hameed's close ties to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail. The verdict marks the culmination of a lengthy investigation ordered by the Supreme Court into allegations of misuse of authority and resources. Hameed's detention in 2023 sparked widespread speculation about the implications for Pakistan's military and politics. The exact details of the charges and the court's findings remain unclear, but the sentence sends a strong signal about the consequences of crossing the line for Pakistan's top officials.
