Military expands internal accountability drive following Faiz Hameed’s detention

Significant disclosures are anticipated in the near future, and more arrests may follow, say sources

ISLAMABAD:

The military has intensified its internal accountability process, leading to more arrests following the detention of former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed. Further revelations and arrests are expected in the coming days, sources have revealed.

Insiders indicated that the accountability drive has extended from the court-martial of the former ISI chief to investigations involving lower-ranking personnel, including jail orderlies. "Significant disclosures are anticipated in the near future, and more arrests may follow," the sources said.

The sources further disclosed that efforts are being made to tighten the net around individuals, both domestically and abroad, who are allegedly involved in anti-institution rhetoric. "The military operates under a system where loyalty is to the country and its institutions, not individuals," they explained.

The sources revealed that when General Bajwa learned that General Faiz Hameed was allegedly using the institution for Imran Khan’s personal agenda, concerns were raised within military circles. On August 15, during a meeting at Adiala Jail, Imran Khan reportedly acknowledged that Faiz Hameed was his "asset."

The sources also claimed that a Faiz-Niazi nexus was active in the Top City land scam, with General Faiz allegedly forming teams of favoured officers who continued facilitating operations post-retirement. "This nexus became fully active after Faiz's retirement, handling PTI affairs and facilitating communication between both sides," the sources added.

Highlighting the seriousness of the matter, the sources remarked, "If the military has court-martialled a former ISI DG after 70 years, it signals a very grave situation. This isn’t just about Top City; there were plans in motion to spread unrest and instability in the country in collusion with Niazi."

The sources concluded that the disintegration within PTI, marked by resignations and infighting, is a clear indication of how deeply the Faiz-Niazi nexus was working against the state. "With the military now targeting a former ISI chief, no Pakistan opponent will be spared," they warned.