Pakistan’s ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed handed 14-year sentence by military court

In a major development that has shaken Pakistan’s military and political circles, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a military court, as per reports.

According to reports, a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) found Hameed guilty of breaching service discipline and engaging in conduct inappropriate for an officer of his rank. Once regarded as one of the most influential players behind Pakistan’s political and security decisions, Hameed’s conviction represents a sharp reversal of fortune.

The court martial proceedings began on August 12, 2024, and ran for more than 15 months under the Pakistan Army Act. Prosecutors reportedly pursued four major allegations, including:

– participating in political activities,

– violating provisions of the Official Secrets Act in ways deemed harmful to national security,

– misuse of authority and state resources, and

– causing unlawful loss to individuals.

After what the military described as a rigorous, months-long trial, the FGCM delivered its verdict on December 11, 2025, sentencing the retired general to 14 years.

Officials also disclosed that Hameed’s alleged involvement in stoking political instability, in collaboration with certain political personalities, remains under inquiry. This has intensified debate about internal rifts, factional power struggles, and the deteriorating cohesion within Pakistan’s security establishment.