ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan military court on Thursday sentenced retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, a former chief of the country’s Premier intelligence Agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple charges, including political interference, misuse of authority, and violations of the Official Secrets Act.
A statement by the Inter Services Public Relations, the Pakistan military media wing, said the Field General Court Martial proceedings, initiated on 12 August 2024 under the Pakistan Army Act, continued for nearly 15 months.
The court found Hameed guilty of four charges: engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act “in a manner detrimental to the safety and interests of the state,” misuse of authority and government resources, and causing wrongful loss to individuals.
“After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, 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.” it said.
Syed Muhammad Ali, a security analyst based in Islamabad, told WE News that the verdict followed “a 15-month-long, extensive investigation” during which the former ISI chief was given “ample opportunity to defend himself.”
“He was found guilty on all four counts — misuse of office and resources, violation of the Official Secrets Act, harming public interest, and indulging in politics,” Ali said.
According to him, the ruling reflects the current leadership’s message that “no military officer, no matter how senior or powerful, will be allowed to indulge in politics,” adding that “Gen Faiz has been made an example for all retired military officers.”
Reacting to the verdict of the military court, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that the decision against retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was based on concrete evidence and followed a comprehensive legal process.
He told reporters that Hameed was given “full opportunity to defend himself,” including the chance to present witnesses, and that the verdict was reached only after all testimonies and evidence were thoroughly evaluated.
“No one is above the law,” Tarar said, adding that legal action is taken whenever “a red line is crossed.” He said Hameed had been found guilty of misusing his authority and was also convicted in the Top City case.
Tarar described the ruling as “a victory of truth and justice,” saying it demonstrated what he called the military’s strong system of internal accountability. He added that further investigations into related political matters would continue.
The minister also noted that Hameed had acted as a political adviser to the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, but emphasized that the proceedings were driven strictly by evidence and due process.
Hameed, who was arrested in August 2024 following a military inquiry that included complaints from the private housing scheme Top City alleging illegal acquisition of properties and blackmail, was sentenced on 11 December 2025. The Army stated that all legal procedures were followed and that Hameed had access to a defence team of his choice. He retains the right to appeal.
The military also said that Hameed’s alleged role in “fomenting vested political agitation and instability in cahoots with political elements” is being dealt with separately.
“The Field General Court Martial complied with all legal provisions. The accused was afforded with all legal rights including rights of defence team of his choice. The convict has the right of appeal at relevant forum,” the ISPR said in the statement.
Lt. Gen. (retd) Faiz Hameed is a former senior officer of the Pakistan Army who served in key intelligence and command positions, including as Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Known for his influence within the security establishment, he held several prominent roles during his military career before retiring from service.
A similar sentence was handed down in 2019 to another retired senior officer, Lieutenant General Javed Iqbal, who received 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for espionage and leaking sensitive information to foreign agencies.
