Rawalpindi, December 12, 2025 (Agencies) – A military court has sentenced retired Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, former Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty on multiple charges, including engaging in political activities and violating the Official Secrets Act.
According to a statement issued by the military on Thursday, the Field General Court Martial tried Hameed under the Pakistan Army Act during proceedings that lasted 15 months. “The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act detrimental to the safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority and government resources, and causing wrongful loss to individuals,” the statement said.
The court found Hameed guilty on all counts after what officials described as “lengthy and laborious” legal proceedings. He was sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment. The military emphasized that the trial followed all legal requirements and that Hameed was provided full rights of defense, including counsel of his choice. He retains the right to appeal the verdict before the relevant forum.
Hameed, widely known as a close associate of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was detained in 2024 following an internal probe ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court into allegations linked to the Top City project scam, a private housing development near Islamabad. Since his arrest, neither the military nor the government had publicly disclosed the specific charges against him until Thursday’s announcement.
The conviction of such a high-profile retired officer has surprised many in Pakistan, where the army wields significant influence and detentions of senior or former military officials are rare.