ISLAMABAD: A military court on Thursday sentenced Pakistan’s former spy chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years in jail after his conviction on multiple charges, including violating the Official Secrets Act and engaging in political activities.
According to a statement by the army, the process of Field General Court Martial (FGCM) against Hameed was initiated on August 12, 2024, under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act, and continued for 15 months.
He was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act in a manner “detrimental to the safety and interests of the State”, misuse of authority & government resources, and causing wrongful loss to individuals.