Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years’ rigorous imprisonment by a Field General Court Martial (FGCM), the military confirmed on Thursday. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the trial, conducted under the Pakistan Army Act, began on 12 August 2024 and continued for 15 months.
According to ISPR, Hameed faced four charges: engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act in a manner detrimental to state security, misuse of authority and government resources, and causing wrongful loss to individuals. The military court found him guilty on all counts, with the sentence formally issued on 11 December 2025.
ISPR stated that all legal procedures were followed during the proceedings and that Hameed was provided full rights to mount a defence, including representation by a legal team of his choosing. He retains the right to appeal through the designated forums.
The military spokesperson added that matters relating to Hameed’s alleged role in political agitation and instability, including activity linked to political actors, are being addressed separately. These issues, ISPR said, fall outside the charges concluded in the FGCM.
The sentencing follows remarks made in October by ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, who said the case would reach a “logical conclusion” after a complete assessment of evidence. He emphasised that the army’s internal accountability system is based on fact-finding rather than allegations and that all accused personnel receive full due process.
Hameed, a retired lieutenant general, was detained in August 2024 after allegations were raised by the owner of a private housing project. His arrest marked an unusual moment in Pakistan’s civil-military landscape, challenging long-held assumptions about the immunity historically associated with former intelligence chiefs.
He was indicted in December 2024 on charges of political involvement, breaches of anti-espionage laws, and abuse of authority, formally beginning the trial process. ISPR at the time noted that investigations were continuing into events connected to political unrest, including incidents on 9 May 2023 following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan.
The May 2023 protests led to widespread damage to military installations, becoming a central focus of subsequent national debates on accountability, political mobilisation, and the role of state institutions.