Pakistan's former spymaster, retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid is accused of engaging in corruption, the country's interior minister Rana Sanaullah said. Amid the revelation, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif called for the retired Inter-Services and Intelligence (ISI) chief's "court martial" over his alleged role in bringing down her father and Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's government.

In Pakistan, for retired army persons to be court-martialed, they must be reinstated into the service, following which a court-martial inquiry can begin against them.

<h2>What is Faiz Hamid's defence?</h2>

Faiz Hamid reportedly told a journalist that it is the army chief who calls the shots in the military and that the corruption allegations against him are baseless.

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Earlier on Wednesday, interior minister Rana Sanaullah, in a press conference said that an investigation was underway against the ex-Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) boss and his brother over alleged corruption and accumulating assets beyond means.&nbsp;

"When something surfaces, you will be informed," he told the questioner.&nbsp;

<h2>So will Faiz Hamid be court-martialed?</h2>

The Pakistani interior ministry has left the matter for Rawalpindi — where army headquarters are based — to decide. A court-martial inquiry, even the prospect of it, remains unprecedented given the Pakistani intelligence agency’s history of lording over the country's state of affairs and wielding&nbsp;control on&nbsp;Islamabad’s corridors of power.&nbsp;

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"Politicians make demands and express their viewpoint," Pakistan interior minister Rana Sanaullah said while referring to Maryam Nawaz Sharif's demands.

The former ISI chief had opted for early retirement a&nbsp;day before the change in command within Pakistani army last year.&nbsp;

<h2>Is there a precedent for a retired armyperson's court-martial?</h2>

Yes, there is.

In 2012, three Pakistani army persons were reinstated before they could face court martial inquiries. The three retired army officers, Lt General Khalid Munir Khan, Lt General Mohammad Afzal Muzzafar, and Major General Khalid Zaheer Akhtar, and some civilian officials were allegedly involved in obtaining loans worth Rs 4.3 billion and investing the funds in the stock market.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan's former spymaster, retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid is accused of engaging in corruption, the country's interior minister Rana Sanaullah said. Amid the revelation, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif called for the retired Inter-Services and Intelligence (ISI) chief's "court martial" over his alleged role in bringing down her father and Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's government.

Pakistan's former spymaster, retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid is accused of engaging in corruption, the country's interior minister Rana Sanaullah said. Amid the revelation, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif called for the retired Inter-Services and Intelligence (ISI) chief's "court martial" over his alleged role in bringing down her father and Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's government. In Pakistan, for retired army persons to be court-martialed, they must be reinstated into the service, following which a court-martial inquiry can begin against them. What is Faiz Hamid's defence? Faiz Hamid reportedly told a journalist that it is the army chief who calls the shots in the military and that the corruption allegations against him are baseless. ALSO READ | Who is Faiz Hamid—former spy chief of Pakistan? Why is Maryam Nawaz demanding his court martial? Earlier on Wednesday, interior minister Rana Sanaullah, in a press conference said that an investigation was underway against the ex-Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) boss and his brother over alleged corruption and accumulating assets beyond means. "When something surfaces, you will be informed," he told the questioner. So will Faiz Hamid be court-martialed? The Pakistani interior ministry has left the matter for Rawalpindi — where army headquarters are based — to decide. A court-martial inquiry, even the prospect of it, remains unprecedented given the Pakistani intelligence agency’s history of lording over the country's state of affairs and wielding control on Islamabad’s corridors of power. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: TTP ends ceasefire, warns Pakistan of nation-wide attacks × "Politicians make demands and express their viewpoint," Pakistan interior minister Rana Sanaullah said while referring to Maryam Nawaz Sharif's demands. The former ISI chief had opted for early retirement a day before the change in command within Pakistani army last year. Is there a precedent for a retired armyperson's court-martial? Yes, there is. In 2012, three Pakistani army persons were reinstated before they could face court martial inquiries. The three retired army officers, Lt General Khalid Munir Khan, Lt General Mohammad Afzal Muzzafar, and Major General Khalid Zaheer Akhtar, and some civilian officials were allegedly involved in obtaining loans worth Rs 4.3 billion and investing the funds in the stock market. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan: Former intelligence chief faces corruption probe, threat of ‘court-martial’ looms

According to a report, Taliban's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-leaders-abdul-ghani-baradar-and-khalil-ur-rahman-haqqani-involved-in-a-major-dispute-report-413277">Mullah Baradar</a> has been the "principal loser" in the group's new government due to Pakistan's ISI chief General Faiz Hameed's intervention in the cabinet formation which reportedly gave preference to the Haqqani Network.

Britain's The Spectator magazine claimed during the meeting with the ISI chief "tempers flared" as supporters of Baradar clashed with Khalil Haqqani's group, and gunfire was allegedly used although it could not be verified.

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The Spectator said Baradar left Kabul and resurfaced in Khandhar which is the spiritual home of the Taliban. The Taliban leader was allegedly "forced" to read a statement on TV proclaiming loyalty to the group.

The magazine said the whereabouts of Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhunzada is still unknown with rumours swirling that he may be dead.

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The report said the Taliban is without a stable head at the top like Mullah Omar who led the group earlier with the influence of the Haqqani Network growing.

The article said Baradar and his others had led the Doha talks, however, Sirajuddin Haqqani who is on the FBI's most-wanted list has openly praised suicide bombers. Khalil Haqqani is close to international terror organisations, the report said and is on the UN sanctions list.

The report claims the Haqqani Network is closely linked to Pakistan and is associated with the "university of jihad" which is the Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa located in Islamabad.

The report cast doubt on the Taliban's ability to run Afghanistan given its complexities even as Pakistan tries to engage with the group.

The magazine added that the Pakistan government hasn't still officially recognised the Taliban even as PM Imran Khan at the SCO meet in China said the country had faced "worst attacks" in the region from cross border terrorism.

The report said PM Imran Khan's statement at the SCO should be viewed in the context of Pakistan's support for terrorist groups in India and the Haqqani Network who it said is "again threatening Kashmir".

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to a report, Taliban's Mullah Baradar has been the "principal loser" in the group's new government due to Pakistan's ISI chief General Faiz Hameed's intervention in the cabinet formation which reportedly gave preference to the Haqqani Network.

According to a report, Taliban's Mullah Baradar has been the "principal loser" in the group's new government due to Pakistan's ISI chief General Faiz Hameed's intervention in the cabinet formation which reportedly gave preference to the Haqqani Network. Britain's The Spectator magazine claimed during the meeting with the ISI chief "tempers flared" as supporters of Baradar clashed with Khalil Haqqani's group, and gunfire was allegedly used although it could not be verified. Also Read: Taliban's Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is in Time’s 100 most influential list The Spectator said Baradar left Kabul and resurfaced in Khandhar which is the spiritual home of the Taliban. The Taliban leader was allegedly "forced" to read a statement on TV proclaiming loyalty to the group. The magazine said the whereabouts of Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhunzada is still unknown with rumours swirling that he may be dead. Also Read: Taliban's Baradar appears in video, refutes reports of him getting hurt The report said the Taliban is without a stable head at the top like Mullah Omar who led the group earlier with the influence of the Haqqani Network growing. The article said Baradar and his others had led the Doha talks, however, Sirajuddin Haqqani who is on the FBI's most-wanted list has openly praised suicide bombers. Khalil Haqqani is close to international terror organisations, the report said and is on the UN sanctions list. The report claims the Haqqani Network is closely linked to Pakistan and is associated with the "university of jihad" which is the Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa located in Islamabad. The report cast doubt on the Taliban's ability to run Afghanistan given its complexities even as Pakistan tries to engage with the group. The magazine added that the Pakistan government hasn't still officially recognised the Taliban even as PM Imran Khan at the SCO meet in China said the country had faced "worst attacks" in the region from cross border terrorism. The report said PM Imran Khan's statement at the SCO should be viewed in the context of Pakistan's support for terrorist groups in India and the Haqqani Network who it said is "again threatening Kashmir". (With inputs from Agencies)

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