Military court indicts ex-Pak intel chief for misusing his authority
Hindustan Times Lucknow|December 11, 2024
A retired Pakistani army general who served as the spy chief in the government of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been indicted by a military court over charges of indulging in politics, violating the Official Secrets Act and misusing his authority, the military said on Tuesday.

ISLAMABAD:

The move comes three months after the military announced the arrest of Faiz Hameed following an investigation into allegations relating to a private company, called the Top City.

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