Islamabad – In a dramatic and unprecedented turn of events, Pakistan’s former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a military court under the Pakistan Army Act — a decision that has sent shockwaves through the country’s political and security landscape.
According to an official statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) was convened against the retired three-star general on August 12, 2024, following multiple allegations including misuse of authority, involvement in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act, and causing wrongful loss to individuals.
The trial spanned over 15 months, with the verdict formally promulgated on December 11, 2025. ISPR emphasised that all legal protocols were strictly followed, adding that Faiz Hameed exercised his full right to defence counsel and still retains the right to appeal the military court’s decision in the appropriate forum.
The statement further revealed that while the charges for which Hameed has now been convicted are concluded, a separate high-level inquiry is still underway regarding his alleged role in political agitation in coordination with certain political actors — a matter that has remained a subject of intense public and media speculation for months.
Once considered one of the most influential figures within Pakistan’s power structure, Faiz Hameed’s arrest in August 2024 and subsequent court martial have been viewed as a watershed moment. Analysts argue that the verdict signals a rare instance of internal accountability at the highest echelons of the military establishment.
Political observers remain divided: while some describe the verdict as a strengthening of institutional discipline, others interpret it as part of a broader political recalibration that has defined Pakistan’s turbulent landscape in recent years.
The case continues to attract strong reactions from across the political spectrum, with many awaiting further developments — particularly regarding the ongoing probe linked to political agitation and alleged interference in civilian affairs.
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