Pakistan’s former intelligence chief, Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, has been handed a 14-year prison sentence by a military court — an unprecedented move marking the first court-martial of a former ISI director general in the country’s history.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Hameed was convicted on four serious charges: engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act in a manner detrimental to national security, abusing his authority and state resources, and causing unlawful harm to citizens.

The ISPR statement emphasized that Hameed was afforded full legal rights, including “the opportunity to appoint a defence counsel of his choice.” He also retains the right to challenge the verdict in the “appropriate forum,” which, in this case, is the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Details of the proceedings have not been released, as the trial was conducted in-camera before a military court. The military further noted that allegations regarding his role in “inciting political unrest and instability” are being pursued in separate legal actions.

Hameed previously served as director-general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) from 2019 to 2021 during the government of former prime minister Imran Khan, with whom he was widely perceived to have close ties. He opted for early retirement soon after Khan’s removal through a no-confidence vote in 2022.

Given that the ISI chief is regarded as one of the most influential positions within Pakistan’s military hierarchy, Hameed’s conviction marks a significant and historic shift in civil-military accountability.

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Heavy Army Deployment in Flood-Hit Regions

The DG ISPR highlighted that the Army is actively engaged in rescue and relief operations across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Currently, one Engineer Brigade and 30 Army units are deployed for flood relief duties.

These include:

19 Infantry Units

7 Engineer Units

4 Medical Units

Additionally, 29 Army medical camps have been established in flood-hit areas, where over 20,788 patients have received treatment so far.

Sacrifices in Relief Operations

During relief efforts, the Army has also suffered casualties. DG ISPR confirmed that two soldiers embraced martyrdom and two were injured while helping flood victims.

Government and Army Working Together

DG ISPR addressed the press conference alongside Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik. He reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities during natural disasters while maintaining vigilance at the borders.

Ensuring Security Amid Crisis

Despite large-scale deployment in flood-hit regions, the Army assured citizens that border security remains fully intact. The press conference highlighted the dual responsibility being carried out: saving lives through relief work while safeguarding the nation’s frontiers.

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