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Profession | Lieutenant General |
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Famous for | Being the 24th Director General of the ISI |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
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Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
Qualification | Graduate |
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Personal Life
Hometown | Chakwal, Pakistan |
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Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Children | Daughter |
Career
Service/Branch | Pakistan Army |
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Rank | Three-Star General |
Service Years | 1987-2022 |
Unit | Baloch Regiment |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Faiz Hameed is regarded as a close associate of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. | |
He served as the chief spymaster of Pakistan and is known as the 'Butcher of Panjshir' for his support of the Taliban. | |
In 2020, he played a crucial role as one of the chief mediators in the peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban. | |
He had several meetings with Ajeet Doval, India's National Security Advisor, leading to the renewal of the ceasefire pledge on the Line of Control. | |
In 2021, he was involved in a controversial incident where his wife shot him after discovering him with another woman. | |
He faced accusations of acting beyond his authority during the Faizabad sit-in in 2017 and allegedly rigging elections in 2018. | |
He retired from the Pakistan Army four months before the end of his service on 10 December 2022, following the appointment of General Asim Munir. | |
In August 2024, he was arrested and faced court martial for corruption and violation of army rules. |