Former ISI chief formally indicted on charges of engaging in political, unlawful activities

Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been formally charged with engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, compromising national security, misusing authority and government resources, and causing harm to individuals.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has been initiated against the former spymaster.

According to the military’s media wing, Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed is being afforded all legal rights under the law during the proceedings.

The ISPR further revealed that a separate investigation is underway to examine his alleged role in violent incidents that fueled chaos and unrest in the country, including those linked to May 9.

The investigation also seeks to uncover any intent or collaboration with political elements involved in orchestrating these acts of violence, as the FGCM process continues.

“On 12 August 2024, process of FGCM was initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) under provisions of Pakistan Army Act 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),” the ISPR said in a press release

“During the process, involvement of Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (retd), in events related to creating agitation and unrest, leading upto multiple incidents including but not limited to 9th May 2023 incident for fomenting instability; at the behest of and in collusion with vested political interests, is also being separately investigated.” it added.