Pakistan's Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Indicted

Former Pakistani intelligence chief Lieutenant General (Retired) Faiz Hameed has been formally indicted on multiple charges, including engaging in political activities, misuse of authority, and violations of the Official Secrets Act. Hameed, who served as the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) from 2019 to 2021, was arrested in August 2024, marking the first time a former intelligence chief in Pakistan has faced a court martial. He is also linked to violent protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May 2023. The military's investigation alleges his involvement in creating unrest in collusion with political interests, contributing to broader tensions with Imran Khan and the military, which allegedly played a role in Khan's ousting in 2022. The military has assured that all legal rights are being afforded to Hameed during the court martial proceedings.