Who is Faiz Hameed, the former ISI chief who has been indicted in corruption charges in Pakistan

Pakistan's military said on Tuesday that arrested retired general Faiz Hamid, former head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, had been indicted on a series of charges including engaging in political activities.
Hamid will also be investigated in connection with attacks on Pakistan's military in May 2023, a statement from the military said.

All about Faiz Hameed

Faiz Hameed was arrested in August this year by the Pakistan military in connection with a housing scheme scandal, leading to the initiation of court-martial proceedings. According to Dawn, this marks the first time in Pakistan's history that a former intelligence chief has faced court martial.


Hameed, a close aide of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was appointed as the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) during Khan's tenure. Khan, who was ousted through a no-confidence vote in 2022, has alleged that the military orchestrated his removal, a claim the military denies. In the same year, Hameed was among six senior generals considered for top military roles by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. However, he opted for early retirement and submitted his resignation to the high command, according to sources.

Born in Chakwal, Punjab Province, Hameed joined the Pakistan Military Academy in 1987, graduating from the Command & Staff College. He was commissioned into the Baloch Regiment of the Pakistan Army. His family, known for producing military leaders, includes three brothers: Sardar Sikandar Hayat, Sardar Najaf, and Sardar Khizar. His brother Sikandar Hayat passed away in an accident in 2016, while Sardar Najaf Hameed serves as a land revenue officer in their hometown.

Hameed served as the 29th Director General of the ISI from 2019 to 2022. He was previously the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 16th Infantry Division in Pano Akil and later the Commander of the XXXI Corps before retiring prematurely on December 10, 2022.