Thu Dec 11 08:43:50 UTC 2025: Summary:

A Pakistani military court sentenced former ISI chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in prison for violating state secrets, misuse of authority, engaging in political activities, and causing wrongful loss to persons. Hameed, a staunch supporter of former PM Imran Khan, was accused of abuse of power and raiding businesses. He was stripped of his rank after early retirement following Khan’s ouster.

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Former Pakistani Spy Chief Faiz Hameed Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

Islamabad – Former head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a military court. The army’s publicity wing announced the verdict today, December 11, 2025, stating that Hameed was found guilty of violating state secrets, misuse of authority, engaging in political activities, and causing “wrongful loss to persons.”

Hameed, who served as ISI chief during the tenure of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was also accused of abuse of power, including allegations of raiding the businesses of a private real estate developer, according to Supreme Court documents from 2023.

“After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, accused has been found guilty on all charges,” the army statement said.

Hameed was known to be a strong supporter of Imran Khan and was once considered a contender for the post of army chief. He took early retirement after Khan lost a no-confidence vote, which experts say was due to losing the backing of some top military figures. Following his retirement, he was accused of multiple violations of the Pakistan Army Act and stripped of his rank.

Hameed also had close ties to the Afghan Taliban, stating shortly after their takeover in 2021 that their return to power “would work out fine.”

The verdict marks a significant development in Pakistan’s political and military landscape, reflecting ongoing tensions between the military and civilian leadership.

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