Former ISI Chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed has been indicted on multiple charges, including engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, and misusing authority and government resources. Watch for more details!

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As per reports, Imran Khan is concerned about former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed being coerced to testify against him. According to the former Pakistan Prime Minister, this is part of a broader plot to drag him into a military trial over last year’s protests on May 9th. Khan could reportedly face charges as severe as mutiny that carries the weight of a death sentence or life imprisonment in Pakistan.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan Friday said that his party has nothing to do with the arrest of Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, and that he had never issued any instructions to the party.

Gohar Ali Khan: PTI has no connection with Lt Gen (retd) Faiz's arrest

Pakistan's military has arrested three retired officers in connection with the previous arrest of the country's former spy chief, Faiz Hameed, related to a corruption case, the military said on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

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#Gravitas The arrest of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lt. General Faiz Hameed in a corruption case has made headlines. Political experts are not viewing this as just a corruption case but a calculated move by the Pakistan Army to quash any potential threats to the current military leadership and reinforce the command structure. Watch in for more details.

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Former chief of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed was taken into custody by the country's powerful army in connection with a housing scheme scandal.

Pakistan: Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed arrested for misusing authority

Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court-martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed&nbsp;—&nbsp;a supporter of former PM Imran Khan&nbsp;—&nbsp;in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

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"Complying with the orders of the 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 the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - Pakistan army's media wing in a statement.

"Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd.), under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act," it said.

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It added that multiple instances of violation of the Pakistan Army Act post-retirement have also been established against Hameed and consequently the "process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody."&nbsp;

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Lt Gen (retd.) Hameed was the head of ISI, Pakistan's spy agency from 2019 to 2021. He was put at the helm of the spy agency when then ISI chief and current army chief Lt Gen Asim Munir was prematurely removed from the post.

At the time, it was reported that Munir was replaced because the then prime minister, Imran Khan, was not happy with him.

Some time later, the army decided to remove Hameed, a move vehemently opposed by Imran Khan. This, as per a PTI news agency report, is believed to be the beginning of the souring of Hameed's relationship with the Pakistan military.

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In November 2023, Moeez Ahmed Khan, the owner of Top City, in a petition to the Supreme Court accused Hameed of misusing his authority. He alleged that on May 12, 2017, at the behest of Gen Hameed, ISI officials raided the Top City office and ceased valuables including gold, diamonds, and money. He also alleged that ISI officials have extorted 400 million Pakistani rupee (USD 143,542) from him.

He also claimed that Hameed's brother, Sardar Najaf, later contacted him to resolve the issue, and that Hameed himself sought to settle the matter.&nbsp;

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Acting on the petition, the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by a three-judge bench including Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, Justice Attar Minullah, and Justice Aminuddin, decided to refer the case to the Ministry of Defence for further investigation.

In response, the Pakistan Army announced in April that a high-level inquiry committee, headed by a major general, had been constituted to probe the allegations.

Hameed retired prematurely in November 2022, four months ahead of his scheduled retirement, following the appointment of the current army chief.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court-martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court-martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army. Military custody "Complying with the orders of the 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 the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - Pakistan army's media wing in a statement. "Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd.), under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act," it said. Also read | Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan says ‘army should apologise’ It added that multiple instances of violation of the Pakistan Army Act post-retirement have also been established against Hameed and consequently the "process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody." Who is Faiz Hameed? Lt Gen (retd.) Hameed was the head of ISI, Pakistan's spy agency from 2019 to 2021. He was put at the helm of the spy agency when then ISI chief and current army chief Lt Gen Asim Munir was prematurely removed from the post. At the time, it was reported that Munir was replaced because the then prime minister, Imran Khan, was not happy with him. Some time later, the army decided to remove Hameed, a move vehemently opposed by Imran Khan. This, as per a PTI news agency report, is believed to be the beginning of the souring of Hameed's relationship with the Pakistan military. Top City housing scheme: Allegations against Lt Gen Hameed In November 2023, Moeez Ahmed Khan, the owner of Top City, in a petition to the Supreme Court accused Hameed of misusing his authority. He alleged that on May 12, 2017, at the behest of Gen Hameed, ISI officials raided the Top City office and ceased valuables including gold, diamonds, and money. He also alleged that ISI officials have extorted 400 million Pakistani rupee (USD 143,542) from him. He also claimed that Hameed's brother, Sardar Najaf, later contacted him to resolve the issue, and that Hameed himself sought to settle the matter. Also read | Imran Khan completes one year in jail on August 5, PTI party to protest against 'indiscriminate crackdown' Acting on the petition, the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by a three-judge bench including Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, Justice Attar Minullah, and Justice Aminuddin, decided to refer the case to the Ministry of Defence for further investigation. In response, the Pakistan Army announced in April that a high-level inquiry committee, headed by a major general, had been constituted to probe the allegations. Hameed retired prematurely in November 2022, four months ahead of his scheduled retirement, following the appointment of the current army chief. (With inputs from agencies)

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Will the former chief of Pakistan's ISI be court martialed? PML-N leaders say he's being investigated for alleged corruption. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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According to reports, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general General Faiz Hameed hosted intelligence chiefs from China, Russia and other central Asian countries in Islamabad to discuss the <a href="'Destroying everything': Audio reportedly shows cracks in Pakistan, Taliban relations">Afghanistan</a> situation.

Pakistan's ISI chief General Faiz Hameed had earlier visited Kabul ahead of Taliban's cabinet announcement this week.

Reports claimed intelligence chiefs from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan also took part in the discussions.

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Qatar's media had said earlier that Qatar's foreign minister had met his Iranian counterpart in Tehran this week to discuss the unfolding situation in Afghanistan amid the Taliban's takeover of the country. Iran has a 900-kilometre border with Afghanistan and has already taken thousands of Afghan refugees.

Iran's foreign ministry had earlier condemned the Taliban's military offensive in Panjshir Valley calling it a "worrying" development.

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Taliban had seized border crossings along&nbsp;Tajikistan&nbsp;during its march towards Kabul as Russia stepped in to supply arms to the country and boosted its military base in the country.

Russia had sent armoured vehicles and military equipment to Tajikistan to shore up its military amid the Taliban's growing influence in the border areas.

Russian President Putin had declared that his country will not meddle in Afghanistan "or involve our military in a conflict where everyone is against each other."

"The Soviet Union had its own experience in this country. We have learned the lessons we needed," the Russian president said.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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According to reports, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general General Faiz Hameed hosted intelligence chiefs from China, Russia and other central Asian countries in Islamabad to discuss the Afghanistan situation.

According to reports, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general General Faiz Hameed hosted intelligence chiefs from China, Russia and other central Asian countries in Islamabad to discuss the Afghanistan situation. Pakistan's ISI chief General Faiz Hameed had earlier visited Kabul ahead of Taliban's cabinet announcement this week. Reports claimed intelligence chiefs from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan also took part in the discussions. Watch: Qatar's media had said earlier that Qatar's foreign minister had met his Iranian counterpart in Tehran this week to discuss the unfolding situation in Afghanistan amid the Taliban's takeover of the country. Iran has a 900-kilometre border with Afghanistan and has already taken thousands of Afghan refugees. Iran's foreign ministry had earlier condemned the Taliban's military offensive in Panjshir Valley calling it a "worrying" development. Also Read: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri claims credit for 9/11, Islamic State asks if he is still alive Taliban had seized border crossings along Tajikistan during its march towards Kabul as Russia stepped in to supply arms to the country and boosted its military base in the country. Russia had sent armoured vehicles and military equipment to Tajikistan to shore up its military amid the Taliban's growing influence in the border areas. Russian President Putin had declared that his country will not meddle in Afghanistan "or involve our military in a conflict where everyone is against each other." "The Soviet Union had its own experience in this country. We have learned the lessons we needed," the Russian president said. (With inputs from Agencies)

Intelligence chiefs from Russia, China & central Asia meet in Pakistan to discuss Afghanistan

Pakistan's ISI Chief, Faiz Hameed met Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Kabul.

Pak ISI Chief meets top Taliban leader Baradar

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-stocks-crash-as-pm-imran-receives-insufficient-imf-bailout-218461">Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> on Tuesday appreciated the country`s spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence`s (ISI), role in protecting the country from "internal and external challenges."

Khan made the statement during a meeting with Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, ISI`s latest Chief, at his office in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to The Express Tribune.&nbsp;

The leader also congratulated Faiz for his recent appointment to the post.

No statement regarding the meeting has been released, only a short video has been given to Pakistani media by the PM Office.&nbsp;

Faiz was made the chief of the Pakistani spy agency in a reshuffle within the military on Sunday.

He succeeds Lieutenant General Asim Munir, who held the post for eight months before being appointed as the Commander Gujranwala Corps during the rejig.&nbsp;

Before being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, Faiz served as the head of the internal security in ISI for two and a half years.

He was then posted as the Adjutant General at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi this April, according to the Pakistani daily.

He has been praised by the DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor, for his role in combatting terrorism previously.&nbsp;

Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday appreciated the country`s spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence`s (ISI), role in protecting the country from "internal and external challenges.

Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday appreciated the country`s spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence`s (ISI), role in protecting the country from "internal and external challenges." Khan made the statement during a meeting with Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, ISI`s latest Chief, at his office in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to The Express Tribune. The leader also congratulated Faiz for his recent appointment to the post. No statement regarding the meeting has been released, only a short video has been given to Pakistani media by the PM Office. Faiz was made the chief of the Pakistani spy agency in a reshuffle within the military on Sunday. He succeeds Lieutenant General Asim Munir, who held the post for eight months before being appointed as the Commander Gujranwala Corps during the rejig. Before being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, Faiz served as the head of the internal security in ISI for two and a half years. He was then posted as the Adjutant General at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi this April, according to the Pakistani daily. He has been praised by the DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor, for his role in combatting terrorism previously.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan lauds ISI's role in protecting country from internal, external challenges

Pakistan on Sunday appointed a hardliner general as new chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, replacing the agency's current head, Lieutenant General Asim Munir, after only eight months on the job.

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, a former senior ISI figure, was appointed director general of the agency, according to a statement by the military's press wing, which did not explain the re-shuffle.

The army is arguably the most influential institution in Pakistan, with the military having ruled the country for nearly half of its 71-year history since independence from Britain and enjoying extensive powers even under civilian administrations.

By turn, the head of the ISI occupies one of the most important posts in Pakistan. The agency has long been accused of supporting Islamist militants targeting neighbour and arch-foe India as well as sheltering the Afghan Taliban and other militants.

More recently, the ISI has been accused of muzzling the press, trying to skew last year's elections, and intensifying a crackdown against human rights groups, including the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), an ethnic rights movement that the military accuses of being funded by neighbouring countries.

Activists allege a pattern of growing authoritarianism by the military, which they say has become even more influential since Prime Minister Imran Khan swept to power last year.

The military denies harbouring militants, intervening in politics or stifling dissent.

The military's backers also say Pakistan faces external threats from most of its neighbours, especially India, and is working within the law to defend the country.

Hameed was seen to be hugely influential within ISI during his previous stint at the agency, according to analysts.

He was one of the figures who brokered the Faizabad agreement in late 2017, when protesters blocked off roads into capital Islamabad, in an incident that further stoked civilian-military tensions.

"He is very hardline," said Ayesha Siddiqa, an analyst who has also written a book about the military's business empire, and has been a longstanding critic.

"It's a very hawkish decision. It means the military is not backing down, and it's going to use more force."

The military did not explain why Munir, who was posted out to lead the Gujranwala Corps, was removed as ISI chief so soon into an expected three-year term.

Pakistan on Sunday appointed a hardliner general as new chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, replacing the agency's current head, Lieutenant General Asim Munir, after only eight months on the job.

Pakistan on Sunday appointed a hardliner general as new chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, replacing the agency's current head, Lieutenant General Asim Munir, after only eight months on the job. Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, a former senior ISI figure, was appointed director general of the agency, according to a statement by the military's press wing, which did not explain the re-shuffle. The army is arguably the most influential institution in Pakistan, with the military having ruled the country for nearly half of its 71-year history since independence from Britain and enjoying extensive powers even under civilian administrations. By turn, the head of the ISI occupies one of the most important posts in Pakistan. The agency has long been accused of supporting Islamist militants targeting neighbour and arch-foe India as well as sheltering the Afghan Taliban and other militants. More recently, the ISI has been accused of muzzling the press, trying to skew last year's elections, and intensifying a crackdown against human rights groups, including the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), an ethnic rights movement that the military accuses of being funded by neighbouring countries. Activists allege a pattern of growing authoritarianism by the military, which they say has become even more influential since Prime Minister Imran Khan swept to power last year. The military denies harbouring militants, intervening in politics or stifling dissent. The military's backers also say Pakistan faces external threats from most of its neighbours, especially India, and is working within the law to defend the country. Hameed was seen to be hugely influential within ISI during his previous stint at the agency, according to analysts. He was one of the figures who brokered the Faizabad agreement in late 2017, when protesters blocked off roads into capital Islamabad, in an incident that further stoked civilian-military tensions. "He is very hardline," said Ayesha Siddiqa, an analyst who has also written a book about the military's business empire, and has been a longstanding critic. "It's a very hawkish decision. It means the military is not backing down, and it's going to use more force." The military did not explain why Munir, who was posted out to lead the Gujranwala Corps, was removed as ISI chief so soon into an expected three-year term.

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