19.7 C
Islamabad
Saturday, January 18, 2025

Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Indicted for Political Activities: ISPR

Rawalpindi (TDI): Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief General (retired) Faiz Hameed has been arraigned on various charges, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secret Act, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

The development comes almost four months after the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced his arrest and the start of Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceedings against the former ISI boss.

He was accused of misconduct by the owner of a housing society.

In a press release today, the ISPR stated that the FGCM process was initiated against Gen Hameed on August 12 under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act.

Read More: http://LHC Orders Agencies Not to Contact Judges

“[…] And in first place Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities, violations of Official Secret Act detrimental to safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority & government resources and causing wrongful loss to a person(s),” it stated.

Read More: Imran Khan Appeals to Court Amid Fears of Military Detention

According to the ISPR, Hameed is also facing a separate investigation related to his alleged involvement in violent incidents, including on May 9, 2023, which caused unrest and insecurity in the country.
It said Gen Hameed is being afforded all legal rights as guaranteed by law.

Trending Now

Latest News

Follow us

4,846FansLike
2,669FollowersFollow
1,700SubscribersSubscribe

Related News