ISLAMABAD – Former director general of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment following a lengthy legal process.
The verdict against him ex-spy chief was announced on Thursday (December 11) with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) widely hailing the ruling.
Following the sentencing, questions have arisen regarding the potential course of action Faiz Hameed could take in response to the ruling.
Sources suggest that Hameed may appeal to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marsha Asim Munir for a pardon.
However, should the Army Chief not grant clemency, the former ISI chief can take the case to the high vourt to challenge the sentence.
In the event that the high dourt’s decision does not go in his favor, Hameed has the option to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court, pursuing further legal avenues.
Faiz Hameed Gets 14 Years Jail Sentence
A day earlier, Hameed was sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a Field General Court Martial, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday.
According to ISPR, the court martial proceedings against the retired general were initiated under the Pakistan Army Act and continued for 15 months. The military court concluded the trial by awarding a 14-year rigorous jail term.
ISPR stated that Faiz Hameed was tried on four charges, including involvement in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority and government resources, and causing unlawful harm to relevant individuals.
Following a detailed and exhaustive legal process, the accused was found guilty on all charges. The sentence will come into effect from December 11, 2025.
The military’s media wing added that the Field General Court Martial fulfilled all legal requirements and provided the accused full legal rights, including the choice to appoint a team of defence lawyers.
ISPR further noted that matters related to the accused’s alleged collusion with political elements, political disruption, and destabilisation efforts are being examined separately.
