Former intelligence chief retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been “formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities”, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday.
“On 12 August 2024, process of FGCM was initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) under provisions of Pakistan Army Act and in first place Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities, violations of Official Secret Act detrimental to safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority & government resources and causing wrongful loss to a person(s),” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.
“During the process, involvement of Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd), in events related to creating agitation and unrest, leading upto multiple incidents including but not limited to 9th May 2023 incident for fomenting instability; at the behest of and in collusion with vested political interests, is also being separately investigated.
“Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) is being afforded with all legal rights as per the law,” it added.
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