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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.

 

He led the ISI during Mr Khan's administration, from 2019 to 2021, before taking early retirement in December 2022.

 

The two were understood to be very close during that period.

 

The army's official statement said the arrest of Gen Hameed was ordered by the Supreme Court, and that the military had now started "the process of Field General Court Martial".

 

A court martial is a legal military hearing.

 

It also noted there had also been "multiple instances of violation" of the Pakistan Army Act since his retirement.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0np2zw223o