Pakistan's military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 11, 2025 at 03:03 PM

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Pakistan's former spy chief, Faiz Hameed, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court for charges including violating state secrets and interfering in politics. Hameed, who led the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency from 2019 to 2021, was a known supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The court martial, which began in August 2024, tried Hameed on four charges under the Pakistan Army Act. While the exact details of the case remain private, the charges included involvement in political activities, misuse of power, and harming citizens. Hameed's lawyer plans to appeal the verdict, first to the army chief and potentially to the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

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