Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Pakistan's Former Spy Chief Arrested

Pakistan's former spymaster - who was once tipped for the army's top job - has been taken into military custody. 

Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been accused of abusing his power and raiding a private property development business during his time as head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. 

It is incredibly rare for someone of Gen Hameed's rank to be arrested in Pakistan, and has sparked widespread speculation, with many linking the move to his close ties with former prime minister Imran Khan...Gen Hameed could not be reached for comment. more