By SKM
December 11, 2025
RAWALPINDI: The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has handed former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid a 14-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday. The verdict marks a rare military judicial action against a former top intelligence officer over allegations of political interference and violations of national security laws.
According to ISPR, the court-martial proceedings, conducted under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act, spanned over 15 months. Hamid faced multiple charges, including engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misusing authority and government resources, and causing wrongful loss to private individuals.
“After thorough and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, effective December 11, 2025,” the ISPR statement said. The military media wing emphasized that the FGCM adhered to all legal protocols and granted Hamid full rights, including access to a defense team of his choice. The convicted former general retains the right to appeal through the appropriate forum.
The ISPR also noted that Hamid’s alleged involvement in fomenting political agitation and instability, in coordination with certain political actors, is being addressed separately.
Hamid was taken into military custody in August 2024 following accusations of abusing power and violating the Army Act. His arrest followed a Supreme Court petition filed by the chief executive officer of Top City Housing Society, alleging that Hamid was involved in land grabbing and the theft of valuables during a raid on the private housing society.
The ISPR confirmed that, during the investigation, multiple instances of violations of the Pakistan Army Act post-retirement were established against Hamid, who also previously served as Peshawar Corps Commander. In connection with the same case, three other retired military officers were also placed in custody.
The statement underscored that the Pakistan Army, following Supreme Court orders, had conducted a meticulous inquiry into complaints against Hamid in the Top City case before initiating the court-martial process.
This unprecedented sentencing of a former ISI chief highlights the military’s resolve to address alleged political interference and breaches of national security protocols, even at the highest echelons of command. Analysts suggest that the case could have far-reaching implications for civil-military relations and accountability within Pakistan’s defense and intelligence establishment. Ends
