PESHAWAR: Senator Aimal Wali Khan, President of the Awami National Party (ANP), has strongly condemned the penalty given to former intelligence officer General Faiz Hameed, stating that the punishment does not reflect the extent of his purported deeds.
In a declaration, Aimal Wali asserted that Hameed had been instrumental in coordinating militant groups, accusing the individual who sipped tea in Kabul while rallying forty thousand militants continues to evade accountability.
He additionally blamed the general for evading examination regarding what he termed efforts that resulted in “another wave of destruction” for Pashtuns. As per Aimal Wali, the individuals who profited from what he refers to as the Faiz–Bajwa–Imran alliance still retain power without facing repercussions.
The ANP leader stated that a whole generation was alienated from its leaders, noting that the public was convinced that all their leaders were corrupt except for one individual who was portrayed as a national hero.
Aimal Wali contended that although the federal government and Punjab experienced the four years of called change, it was the Pashtun community that suffered the most. He asserted that ongoing political manipulation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, by state entities, had driven the province toward instability and deterioration.
He emphasized that true peace and justice would remain out of reach unless “the entire network” behind past political manipulation was held accountable. “Pakistan’s situation will not improve until the conspiracies against Pashtuns are fully exposed,” he added.
Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
The Field General Court Martial on Thursday sentenced former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years imprisonment on different charges, including engaging in political activities.
According to a statement issued by the military media wing, Inter Services of Public Relations (ISPR), the Process of Field General Court Martial was initiated against Mr Faiz Hameed, formerly Lieutenant General, under the provisions of Pakistan Army Act, spanning over 15 months.
The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secret Act, detrimental to the safety and interest of the State, misuse of authority & government resources and causing wrongful loss to persons.
After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by the Court, which was promulgated on 11 December 2025.
The Field General Court Martial complied with all legal provisions. The accused was afforded with all legal rights, including the right to a defence team of his choice. The convict has the right of appeal at the relevant forum.
Involvement of the convict in fomenting vested political agitation and instability in cohorts with political elements and in certain other matters is separately being dealt with.
