RAWALPINDI – Former DG ISI Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed has formally filed an appeal against the 14-year rigorous imprisonment handed to him by a Field General Court Martial (FGCM). The move has reignited nationwide discussions on the high-profile military verdict.
Legal counsel Mian Ali Ashfaq confirmed that the appeal has been submitted to the Registrar of the Court of Appeals, AG Branch, and forwarded to the Chief of Army Staff. While no further details were provided, the filing fulfills the 40-day window under Section 133B of the Pakistan Army Act for challenging FGCM decisions.
The appeal will first be reviewed by a Court of Appeals, led by a Major General or a senior officer appointed by the Army Chief. Following this review, the Chief of Army Staff has the final authority to confirm the sentence, order a further review, or overturn it entirely.
Earlier this month, the Pakistan Army’s media wing announced that Faiz Hameed had been sentenced after a lengthy military trial. He faced four serious charges, including alleged involvement in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority and government resources, and unlawfully causing harm to individuals.
The ISPR confirmed that the Field General Court Martial followed all legal provisions, ensuring Faiz Hameed received full legal rights, including the option to appoint his defense team. His right to appeal, now exercised, is part of these legal safeguards.
Additionally, the army revealed that other matters involving Faiz Hameed’s alleged coordination with political elements are being investigated separately. These claims, connected to potential political agitation and destabilization, remain under independent review and could result in further legal proceedings.
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The appeal process is expected to attract significant attention, with observers closely watching how military judicial mechanisms handle high-profile cases like that of Faiz Hameed. Analysts say the outcome could have implications for civil-military relations and the broader legal framework governing senior military officials in Pakistan.
