Inter-Services Public Relations in a statement on Thursday that the process of Field General Court Martial was initiated against Faiz Hameed, formerly Lieutenant General, under provisions of the Pakistan Army Act, spreading over 15 months.
"The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secret Act, detrimental to the safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful loss to persons.
"After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by the court, which has been promulgated on 11 December 2025," the ISPR statement read.
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The statement further read that the "Field General Court Martial complied with all legal provisions [and] the accused was afforded with all legal rights, including rights of defence team of his choice.”
"The convict has the right of appeal at the relevant forum,” it added.
"Involvement of the convict in fomenting vested political agitation and instability in cohorts with political elements and in certain other matters is separately being dealt with," the ISPR press release stated.
After a long and rigorous legal process, the accused was found guilty on all charges. The sentence will come into effect from December 11, 2025.
This development follows extensive scrutiny and judicial proceedings under the Army Act. ISPR emphasized that the verdict reflects the completion of a detailed and labor-intensive legal process.