Naveed Ahmad Khan
Rawalpindi: The court martial proceedings have commenced against former spymaster Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed based on “strong evidence” uncovered during a thorough investigation, the military’s spokesperson said on Thursday.
“Following a detailed inquiry based on concrete evidence, the Pakistan Army announced on August 12, 2024, that the relevant officer [Gen Faiz] had violated sections of the Army Act,” ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said at a press conference in Rawalpindi.
In a 48-minute briefing, the DG ISPR elaborated on the court martial of the former spymaster as part of the military’s commitment to accountability while also addressing military operations in response to the deadly attacks that occurred in Balochistan on August 26, as well as the state of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
Lt Gen Chaudhry stated that Gen Hameed had breached various sections of the Army Act. He confirmed that the former ISI chief, who was arrested last month, was found guilty of multiple violations, prompting the initiation of field general court-martial proceedings against him.
The August 12 statement of ISPR stated that the army complied with the orders of the Supreme Court, a detailed court of inquiry was undertaken by the Pakistan Army, to ascertain the correctness of complaints in the Top City Case made against Hameed.
In April, an inquiry committee was formed against Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid after a request from the owner of a private housing society. He was accused of misuse use of authority in the housing society. The committee was headed at the senior level by a major general.
The DG ISPR stated that legal action would be taken against those spreading misinformation and propaganda, particularly on social media.
“The army is committed to combating digital terrorism and ensuring transparency,” he said, “the Pakistan Army is a national army and has no political agenda. The army does not support or oppose any political party.”