The arrest of Lieutenant General (Retired) Faiz Hameed has significantly impacted the country’s military accountability. The case is a significant cultural shift, emphasizing the rule of law and institutional integrity. It boosts the Armed Forces’ internal cohesiveness and public trust in the institution’s ability to rule with integrity. The arrest also sends a strong message at all levels of the military, generating a stronger sense of loyalty and esprit de corps.

The arrest of Lieutenant General (Retired) Faiz Hameed, former chief of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has sent shockwaves across the country, indicating a seismic shift in the accountability landscape of the country’s most powerful organisation. This action, announced by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), represents a significant step towards openness and justice inside the military, which has long been viewed as operating beyond the scope of standard accountability procedures.

According to the ISPR, General Hameed was arrested on charges of land grabbing and theft of goods from a private housing firm. These accusations are part of a petition filed by the society’s CEO before a three-member bench of Supreme Court, chaired by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The Court urged the petitioner to contact the appropriate body for action against the retired General, which resulted in the implementation of disciplinary proceedings under the Pakistan Army Act and a Field General Court Martial was then ordered.

This case is more than a legal struggle; it represents a watershed moment in the story of military accountability. For years, opponents have highlighted the gap in........

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