Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hamid was formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities, says Inter Services-Public Relations today.
Other charges he was arraigned include violations of the Official Secret Act detrimental to the safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful loss to a person(s), the Pakistan military’s media wing added.
The ISPR statement said: “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).
“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, ” it added.
The statement further said that Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) is being afforded with all legal rights as per the law.
The move has shattered the long-standing perception that ISI chiefs and top military officers are untouchable in the country.
