Former ISI Chief Arrested, Court-Martialed in Pakistan

Former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been arrested by the Pakistan Army and is facing court-martial for allegations of corruption and misuse of authority, marking a historic first for a former intelligence chief in Pakistan. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has distanced his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), from Hameed, asserting that his arrest is an internal military matter and has no political ties to PTI. Khan's legal representative stated that the former premier perceives the army's actions as unrelated to his tenure and hinted at a political deal involving former army chief General Bajwa and Nawaz Sharif surrounding Hameed's removal. The Supreme Court initiated Hameed's arrest in response to accusations from a housing society owner, alleging extortion and misconduct. The military's investigation revealed multiple violations of the Army Act post-retirement, leading to court-martial proceedings. The situation has sparked calls for a judicial commission to investigate connections between Hameed's arrest and the political events of May 9.