Pakistan’s Ex-Spy Chief Sentenced to Prison After Court-Martial

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Salman MasoodDecember 11, 2025 at 07:15 PM

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Former Pakistani spy chief, Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday by a military court after being convicted on charges of corruption, political meddling, and misuse of authority. Hameed, who once led the Inter-Services Intelligence (I.S.I.) and is an ally of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested in August 2024. This marks the first time a former I.S.I. chief has been prosecuted and imprisoned by the military establishment. The prosecution is viewed as part of a crackdown on allies of Imran Khan. Hameed's lawyer plans to appeal the conviction. The sentencing comes amid a consolidation of power by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who now has expanded powers and lifetime legal immunity.

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Pakistan ×360% Inter-Services Intelligence ×270% Imran Khan ×280% Faiz Hameed ×490%

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inter-services intelligence 80% political meddling 70% pakistani politics 70% imran khan 70% court-martial 70% field marshal syed asim munir 60% military establishment 60% misuse of authority 60% corruption 60% official secrets act 50%