RAWALPINDI:Former intelligence chief retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been “formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities”on Tuesday.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), on 12 August 2024, process of field general court-martial (FGCM) was initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) under provisions of Pakistan Army Act and in first place Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been formally arraigned on charges of engaging in political activities, violations of Official Secret Act detrimental to safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority & government resources and causing wrongful loss to a person(s).

During the process, involvement of Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd), in events related to creating agitation and unrest, leading upto multiple incidents including but not limited to 9th May 2023 incident for fomenting instability; at the behest of and in collusion with vested political interests, is also being separately investigated.

Lt Gen Faiz Hamid (Retd) is being afforded with all legal rights as per the law.

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Earleir,  federal cabinet has approved the early retirement of Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed and Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas.

The federal capital approved the request for early retirement of the two generals through a circulation summary. Consequently, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed will retire effectively from December 10, while the retirement of Lt Gen Azhar Abbas will stand retired with immediate effect.

Both senior generals had sought early retirement following the appointment of new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir.