Pakistan’s military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail

It is the first time that an ISI chief in Pakistan has been court-martialled. His lawyer said he plans to appeal against the verdict. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Pakistan's former spy chief, Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court on charges including violating state secrets and political interference. This marks the first time an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief has been court-martialed.

Faiz Hameed led the ISI from 2019 to 2021 and was a strong supporter of now-jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
The 15-month-long court martial commenced on August 12, 2024, under the Pakistan Army Act.
Hameed was tried on four charges, including involvement in political activities and misuse of power, and his lawyer plans to appeal the decision.

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