Accusations Against Faiz Hameed
- Land Development Case: The Supreme Court ordered Hameed’s arrest in connection with a land development case.
- Violations of Pakistan Army Act: Hameed faces multiple charges of violating the Pakistan Army Act after his retirement.
Details of the Case
- Top City Housing Scheme: The management of Top City, a private housing scheme, accused Hameed of orchestrating a raid on their offices and residence in 2017.
- Alleged Theft: The petition claimed that valuables, including gold and diamond ornaments, were taken away during the raid.
- Corruption Allegations: Former Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah accused Hameed and his brother of corruption in March 2024.
Investigation and Proceedings
- Inquiry Committee: The military formed an inquiry committee in April 2024 to probe allegations of misuse of authority against Hameed.
- Court Martial: Hameed has been arrested and court martial proceedings have been initiated, a first in Pakistan’s history.
Background
- Early Retirement: Hameed sought early retirement in November 2022, four months before his scheduled retirement date.
- Criticisms: Hameed faced criticism from Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz for his alleged role in their convictions.
