Islamabad, 11 December 2025 – Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hamid has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a Field General Court Martial (FGCM), in what political leaders are calling a “historic” and “landmark” verdict for Pakistan’s accountability system.
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Hamid was convicted under the Pakistan Army Act on four charges, including engaging in political activities, violating the Official Secrets Act, misusing authority and government resources, and causing wrongful loss to individuals. The court found him guilty on all counts.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that the nation would continue to face the consequences of decisions taken under Hamid and former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Asif wrote, “The country will keep reaping the harvest of seeds sown by Faiz Hamid and General [retd] Bajwa for years.”
Senator Faisal Vawda described the verdict as “just the beginning,” noting that cases related to the May 9 violence are expected to proceed next. “No one is bigger than Pakistan,” Vawda said, highlighting that the conviction lays the foundation for a system of justice and accountability.
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar called the verdict “historic” and “landmark,” emphasizing that Hamid had crossed red lines and engaged in political interference, acting as an adviser to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). He praised the fairness of the trial, noting that Hamid was given full opportunity to present evidence and witnesses in his defence.
Investigations into Hamid’s alleged involvement in political matters are ongoing, ISPR officials said, signaling that accountability measures may continue against other senior figures.
