Former ISI chief Faiz Hamid charged for ‘engaging in political activities’

Hamid, a retired lieutenant general, has been in military custody since the opening of court-martial proceedings against him in August. Hameed stands accused of violating the Army Act.

Gen Hameed was nabbed from Islamabad when he was called for a meeting by a senior military official. (REUTERS)

Pakistan’s former intelligence chief Faiz Hamid has been charged with “engaging in political activities,” misuse of authority and government resources, and violation of the Official Secrets Act, the military said on Tuesday.

Hamid, a retired lieutenant general, has been in military custody since the opening of court-martial proceedings against him in August. Hamid stands accused of violating the Army Act.

The statement said Hamid would also be investigated in connection with attacks on scores of Pakistani military installations in May 2023 by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

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Khan and dozens of his party leaders and supporters were last week indicted by an anti-terrorism court on charges of inciting the supporters to assault the military installations. Khan and his associates have denied the charges.

Hamid served under Khan as ISI chief from 2019 to 2021. Their ties caused tensions between Khan and army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, which led to the fall of the former international cricket star from power in 2022, analysts say.

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