ISLAMABAD: Ex DG ISI Lt-Gen (R) Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody on Monday (12th August, 2024) and court martial initiated.

ISPR has stated: “Complying with the orders of SCP, a detailed court of inquiry, was undertaken by Pakistan Army, to ascertain correctness of complaints in Top City Scandal* made against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (R).

“Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd), under provisions of Pakistan Army Act.

“In addition, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post-retirement have also been established.

“The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody,”

In its written order the SCP stated on 14th November: “The allegations are of an extremely serious nature, and if true, undoubtedly would undermine the reputation of the federal government, the armed forces, ISI and Pakistan Rangers, therefore, they cannot be left unattended.”

It may be recalled that a high-level inquiry committee headed by a Major General (formed on Wednesday 17th April, 2024) was to probe the allegations levelled by a builder against Lt-Gen (R) Faiz Hameed that as the chief of ISI he had misused his powers against him and his family members.

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Khawaja Asif, incumbent Defence Minister, insinuated that Lt. Gen (R) Faiz Hameed had a hand in the political vicissitudes post retirement and could be involved in the 9th May events.

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* It was alleged that Ex DG ISI Lt-Gen (R) Faiz Hameed had planned a raid on the house of Moeez Khan (owner of Top City Housing Scheme).

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