Quick Info
| Profession | Lieutenant General |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Latifal, Chakwal, Pakistan |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Faiz Hameed
11/12/2025
A Field General Court Martial found retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed guilty on four charges, including political interference, breaches of the Official Secrets Act, misuse of authority, and causing wrongful loss to persons. He was sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, the first time a former ISI chief has been convicted through a full court martial. The verdict can be challenged before the Army Court of Appeals, and Hameed has denied the allegations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the 29th Director General of the ISI |
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| Current Status | Retired three-star general serving a 14-year sentence imposed by a Field General Court Martial (December 2025); the verdict can be appealed |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Graduate |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
| Service/Branch | Pakistan Army |
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| Rank | Three-Star General |
| Service Years | 1987-2022 |
| Unit | Baloch Regiment |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Faiz Hameed is regarded as a close associate of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. | |
| 2. He served as the chief spymaster of Pakistan and is known as the 'Butcher of Panjshir' for his support of the Taliban. | |
| 3. In 2020, he played a crucial role as one of the chief mediators in the peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban. | |
| 4. He had several meetings with Ajeet Doval, India's National Security Advisor, leading to the renewal of the ceasefire pledge on the Line of Control. | |
| 5. In 2021, he was involved in a controversial incident where his wife shot him after discovering him with another woman. | |
| 6. He faced accusations of acting beyond his authority during the Faizabad sit-in in 2017 and allegedly rigging elections in 2018. | |
| 7. He retired from the Pakistan Army four months before the end of his service on 10 December 2022, following the appointment of General Asim Munir. | |
| 8. In August 2024, he was arrested and faced court martial for corruption and violation of army rules. | |
| 9. He retired from the Pakistan Army on 10 December 2022, following the appointment of General Asim Munir. | |
| 10. He became the first Director General of ISI in Pakistan's history to be court-martialed. | |
| 11. He was also penalised in the Top City housing society case, in which he was accused of misusing his position to extort money from a private housing society. |
