Two serving brigadiers were also sentenced along with former ISI chief, says Javed Latif

Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Mian Javed Latif has claimed that two serving brigadiers were also sentenced along with former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Faiz Hameed.

Taking his nickname X, Javed Latif tweeted that he had consistently maintained that enablers existed within institutions. He added that other voices were now echoing the same stance and that the defense minister had also acknowledged the presence of people within state institutions who wanted former prime minister Imran Khan to return to power.

“I have been saying from the beginning that there is facilitation. Now others are also saying it, and today even the Defense Minister claimed that some people within the institutions want to return Imran Khan to power,” he said.

Continuing his statements, Javed Latif stated that according to his information, two serving brigadiers had also been punished along with Faiz Hameed.

Commenting on the political conduct of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N leader said that Nawaz Sharif never speaks against his enemies or those who attack him personally when they are facing difficulties or are on trial. He recalled that when Nawaz Sharif appointed five people in the past, they were in positions of power at that time. However, he added that several party members jumped off the stage, while even allied parties seemed uneasy.

Javed Latif further claimed that Faiz Hameed had family connections with several influential figures, including former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa and former chief justices Saqib Nisar and Umar Ata Bandial. He added that several PML-N leaders had also met these people in the past.

He stressed that interactions should not be judged selectively, saying that it should not be presented as betrayal if someone encounters individuals from one side, although it is acceptable if they encounter those from the other. “If something benefits someone, it is considered good, but if it causes harm, then action is taken,” he said.

Read more: Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years in prison by military court

Last week, the General Field Court Martial sentenced former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple charges, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the court-martial procedure was initiated on August 12, 2024, under the Pakistan Army Act and continued for 15 months.

ISPR said the accused was tried on four charges, including participation in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act in a manner “detrimental to the security and interests of the State”, misuse of government authority and resources and causing unjustified loss to persons.

After what ISPR described as “long and laborious legal proceedings”, the court found him guilty on all charges. The ruling came into force on December 11, 2025.