EX-ISI DG Faiz Hameed charge-sheeted for 'engaging in political activities': ISPR

Rawalpindi: A military court in Rawalpindi formally charge-sheeted the former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed in May 9 cases and his alleged involvement in political activities in the country.

A regular Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceeding has been initiated against the retired general under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act and in first place Hameed 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). 

He has been alleged to have tarnished the image and interests of the state. According to the ISPR, Hameed is being granted all legal rights to defend himself.

"[...] and in the first place 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 military's media wing said in a brief statement issued on Tuesday.

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