According to the Pak Army’s Media Wing, former ISI chief, Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed has been held by military authorities in lieu of his Top City Housing Scheme Scandal. His court martial proceedings have been launched by military authorities and as per the reports, this marks the first time in the country’s history that a court martial has been initiated against a former ISI chief.
The statement released by ISPR, in lieu of the court martial proceedings, stated, “Complying with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a detailed court of inquiry was undertaken by the Pakistan Army, to ascertain the correctness of complaints in the Top City Case made against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd). Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd), under provisions of Pakistan Army Act.”
The ISPR’s press release further stated, “Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd), under provisions of Pakistan Army Act. In addition, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post-retirement have also been established. The process of Field General Court Martial, or court martial proceedings, has been initiated and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody.”
It should be noted that an inquiry committee was formed by Pakistan Army in April this year to investigate the allegations put forward by the owner of the Top City on former ISI chief. On the other hand, the supreme court also acknowledged this report and stated that the allegations cannot be left unattended. The written order of the supreme court regarding the subject matter stated:
“The allegations are of an extremely serious nature, and if true, undoubtedly would undermine the reputation of the federal government, the armed forces, ISI and Pakistan Rangers, therefore, they cannot be left unattended.”
However, as per the reports, the investigative committee will now investigate the matter under court martial proceedings and compile a report based on its findings, which will then be submitted to the relevant authorities.
