Huge Fallout: Discover Why Pakistan’s Former Spy Chief Was Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Huge Fallout: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated on Thursday that Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed (retired), Pakistan’s former head of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been sentenced to 14 years of hard labor by a military court, according to Dawn.
According to ISPR, on August 12, 2024, the Field General Court Martial (FGCM) officially started proceedings against Faiz Hameed in accordance with the Pakistan Army Act. After more than 15 months of trial, the court found him guilty on all four counts.
Why was Faiz Hameed imprisoned?
“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 accused was found guilty on all counts and given a 14-year severe jail term after protracted and difficult legal hearings, according to ISPR.
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It also said that Faiz Hameed was “afforded all legal rights, including [the] rights of [a] defence team of his choice” and that the FGCM cooperated “with all legal provisions” throughout the proceedings against the former spymaster.
According to Dawn, ISPR said that the convicted person has the right to appeal in a suitable venue.
It added that the “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” .
All legal procedures were followed, according to the military’s media wing, and Faiz Hameed was granted “complete legal rights,” which included the freedom to choose the defense team he wants to be represented by.
Did Faiz Hameed participate in any political endeavors?
Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, is said to be close to Faiz Hameed. People who receive a court-martial sentence of more than three months in jail may challenge their conviction before a designated court of appeals under Section 133B of the Pakistan Army Act.
Within 40 days after the sentence’s pronouncement or promulgation, the appeal must be submitted. According to Dawn, ISPR said that Hameed is still entitled to file an appeal at the appropriate venue.
Hameed’s suspected involvement in “fomenting vested political agitation and instability in cohorts with political elements” is being treated separately, according to ISPR.
In answer to an inquiry about Hameed, ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that legal processes were continuing and would reach a “logical conclusion” two months prior to this event.
“The internal accountability system of the Pakistan Army is based on facts and evidence rather than accusations. He had stated at a press conference in Peshawar on October 10 that “there is a process to it and anybody who is charged is given complete right to defend themselves and that time will be given and is being given, so we are not worried about any delay because we have to fulfill all the requirements of justice and process.”
According to Dawn, the military declared the start of FGCM procedures against Hameed on August 12 of last year after he was arrested in August 2024.