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flag Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years for disloyalty after political shift following Imran Khan's ouster.

flag Former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s rapid rise and dramatic fall reflect deep tensions in Pakistan’s civil-military relations, according to a report by the International Centre for Peace Studies. flag His close ties to Prime Minister Imran Khan fueled his ascent, but after Khan’s ouster in 2023 and the May 9 protests targeting military institutions, Hameed was accused of disloyalty and sentenced to 14 years in prison—a rare public prosecution for a retired general. flag The case signals a shift from past norms, where disgraced military figures retired quietly, and underscores the military’s insistence on institutional loyalty over personal or political allegiance. flag Analysts say the episode reveals how military power remains dominant, with individuals at the intersection of civilian and military authority often sacrificed when political alignments shift.

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