Advertisement
News

Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed Taken into Military Custody, Court Martial Process Initiated

Advertisement

Former intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody, with the court martial process initiated in connection with the Top City housing scheme scandal. This marks a historic first in Pakistan, as a former intelligence chief faces a court martial.

According to a press release from the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the action follows a detailed inquiry ordered by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to investigate complaints related to the Top City case. The ISPR noted that disciplinary action has been initiated under the Pakistan Army Act, and violations of the Act post-retirement were confirmed.

Complying with the orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan, a detailed court of inquiry, was undertaken by Pakistan Army, to ascertain correctness of complaints in Top City case made against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd),” said a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). It added: “Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd), under provisions of Pakistan Army Act.”

The ISPR confirmed that the Field General Court Martial process has begun against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd).

Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

Senior Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Near Moscow

A senior Russian military official, Major General Yaroslav Moskalik, was killed on Friday in a…

2 days ago

LUMS Launches CeDAR to Drive Blockchain and Web 3.0 Innovation in Pakistan

The Center for Digital Assets Research (CeDAR) at LUMS was officially launched on April 24,…

2 days ago

IPAK Group Posts Strong Q3 Results

International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) Group has recorded 66% increase in its revenues for the…

2 days ago

AKU, Local and Global Partners Launch Landmark Malaria Elimination Project in Thatta

The Aga Khan University (AKU) marked World Malaria Day with the launch of the Thatta…

2 days ago

Stanford Scientists Unveil Solar Panels That Work at Night

Researchers at Stanford University have unveiled a breakthrough in solar technology: a new type of…

2 days ago

NDMA Warns of Severe Weather Across Pakistan, PMD Issues Heatwave Alert Ahead of May Storm System

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of unstable weather conditions across several parts…

2 days ago