Islamabad-Mudassar Iqbal-Story behind Faiz Hameed’s Top City case, Hameed, the former director-general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has been placed in military custody and faces court martial proceedings in connection with the Top City case. The case revolves around allegations of corruption, coercion, and illegal occupation of a housing society.
The Petition
The case began with a petition filed by Moeez Ahmed Khan, the owner of the Top City housing scheme, in the Supreme Court. Khan alleged that on May 12, 2017, Pakistan Rangers and ISI officials raided his office and residence, seizing valuables including gold, diamond jewelry, and cash. He claimed that retired Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s brother, Sardar Najaf, attempted to mediate and resolve the issue.
Allegations Against Faiz Hameed
Khan alleged that Faiz Hameed assured him that the stolen valuables would be returned, but instead, he and other ISI officials coerced him into paying Rs40 million and sponsoring a private channel for several months. The petition also accused Hameed of orchestrating the raids and stealing household items and society records.
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Supreme Court Ruling
On November 14, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a written decision, stating that the allegations were serious but did not meet the criteria under Article 184/3. The court dismissed the petition, advising Khan to approach relevant forums for further action against Hameed and other involved parties.
Military Custody and Court Martial
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, Faiz Hameed was taken into military custody, and court martial proceedings commenced against him. The case has sparked widespread attention, highlighting concerns about corruption and abuse of power within Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies.
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