- Hameed has been taken into military custody
- The arrest has sparked speculation
- The government has welcomed the arrest
Pakistan’s former intelligence chief, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, has been taken into military custody amid allegations of power abuse and raiding a private business during his tenure.
The rare arrest of a high-ranking officer has sparked speculation, with some linking it to his close ties with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The army has initiated a Field General Court Martial, citing multiple violations of the Pakistan Army Act since his retirement.
Analysts see the move as a sign of accountability within the military, while others suggest it may be related to internal power dynamics or settling old scores.
The government has welcomed the arrest, while Imran Khan’s party has described it as an internal military matter.
Gen Hameed’s arrest has sparked widespread interest, with many waiting to see how the situation unfolds.
