The court martial procedure for former intelligence chief Faiz Hameed has been started in relation to the Top City housing scheme controversy, the army’s media wing announced on Monday. Hameed has been placed in military custody.
This is the first time in the history of the nation that a former spymaster has become the target of a court martial.
According to a press release from Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), “In compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, a detailed court of inquiry was undertaken by Pakistan Army, to ascertain correctness of complaints in Top City case made against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd).”
In accordance with the Pakistan Army Act, “appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd),” it continued.