Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years in prison

RAWALPINDI: Former director general (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment on charges including engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, and misuse of authority, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

According to the ISPR, the process of Field General Court Martial was initiated on August 12, 2024, against Faiz Hameed, formerly Lieutenant General, under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act spanning over 15 months.

“The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secret Act detrimental to the safety and interest of the State, misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful loss to persons”, the statement said.

“After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by the Court, which has been promulgated on 11 December 2025”, according to the ISPR.

Pakistan Army’s public relations wing added that the Field General Court Martial complied with all legal provisions and that the accused was afforded all legal rights, including the right to a defence team of his choice.

The convict has the right of appeal at the relevant forum, the ISPR noted.

Involvement of the convict in fomenting vested political agitation and instability in cohorts with political elements and in certain other matters is separately being dealt with, the ISPR added.

Last year, Faiz Hameed was indicted on charges of engaging in political activities, violations of the Official Secret Act and others charges.

Pakistan Army’s public relations wing further said that during the process, involvement of Faiz Hameed, 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.