Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed taken into military custody, court martial initiated: ISPR

Former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been placed under military custody, and proceedings for his court martial have commenced in relation to the Top City housing scheme scandal, according to a statement from the army’s media wing on Monday.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a press release that, “In compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a thorough court of inquiry was conducted by the Pakistan Army to verify the accuracy of the complaints lodged against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) in the Top City Case.”

The release further stated, “As a result, appropriate disciplinary measures have been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act.”

Additionally, the ISPR revealed, “Multiple violations of the Pakistan Army Act committed after retirement have also been confirmed. The process for a Field General Court Martial has begun, and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody.”

In April, the military reportedly formed an inquiry committee to investigate the allegations of misuse of authority against the former spymaster, who once led the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). According to media reports, the committee was established as a demonstration of self-accountability and was chaired by a serving major general.

The committee was reportedly created in response to directives from the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Defence.

The management of Top City, a private housing scheme, had leveled serious accusations against the former ISI chief, alleging that he had orchestrated a raid on the offices and residence of its owner, Moeez Khan.

In November 2023, the Supreme Court directed the owner of the housing society to approach relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Defence, to address his grievances against the former intelligence chief and his associates.

The newly established inquiry committee is expected to compile its findings and submit a report to the relevant authorities, according to the reports.