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Court Martial Proceedings Against Former General Faiz Hameed Initiated with Concrete Evidence, ISPR Confirms

5 September: The Pakistan Army has begun court-martial proceedings against Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed following a detailed investigation based on “concrete evidence,” according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a press conference held in Rawalpindi, ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasized that the military operates without a political agenda and adheres to a strict system of self-accountability.

During the 48-minute briefing, Lt Gen Chaudhry discussed several key issues, including Gen Hameed’s court-martial, recent military operations in response to the August 26 attacks in Balochistan, and the state of Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. He highlighted that the decision to initiate court-martial proceedings was made after determining that Gen Hameed had violated several sections of the Army Act. This decision came after allegations of misconduct were raised against him by the owner of a private housing society.

Lt Gen Chaudhry noted that the army’s self-accountability process is highly comprehensive, transparent, and reliable, acting swiftly and impartially whenever laws are breached. He stated that the legal proceedings against Gen Hameed demonstrate the military’s commitment to addressing any violations, especially those involving personal or political interests.

Addressing the August 26 terror attacks in Balochistan, Lt Gen Chaudhry described them as being orchestrated by internal and external adversaries to destabilize the region and disrupt its development. He reported that in retaliation, security forces eliminated 21 terrorists, although 14 security personnel lost their lives. The ISPR spokesperson stressed that the Pakistan Army remains vigilant in its counterterrorism efforts, conducting over 130 operations daily to combat terrorism.

Lt Gen Chaudhry also provided an update on a recent operation in the Tirah valley targeting the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other banned groups. The operation, which began on August 20, resulted in the deaths of 37 terrorists, including a high-profile leader, and the injury of 14 others. He reaffirmed the military’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and maintaining national security, emphasizing that the fight against terrorism will continue until all threats are eliminated.

The press conference concluded with a reaffirmation of the military’s role as a national institution, committed to safeguarding Pakistan’s security without engaging in political agendas. The army’s leadership also vowed to uphold the gains made against terrorism and counter any forces attempting to undermine these achievements.

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