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The political and security landscape in Pakistan witnessed significant developments, dominated by the formal confirmation of the court-martial sentence against former Lieutenant General Faez Hameed, alongside ongoing political maneuvering by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government.
### Military Justice: Confirmation of Faez Hameed’s Conviction
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) officially confirmed that former Lieutenant General Faez Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment. The sentence is slated to commence on December 11, 2025.
According to the ISPR, the Field General Court Martial proceedings against the former officer, conducted under the Pakistan Army Act, spanned a meticulous 15-month period. The court martial found the accused guilty on four specific charges:
1. Involvement in political activities.
2. Violation of the Official Secrets Act.
3. Misuse of authority and government resources.
4. Causing undue detriment to relevant individuals.
Following the lengthy judicial process, the accused was convicted on all counts.
### KP Chief Minister Weighs In on Institutional Matters and Political Dialogue
In response to the landmark conviction, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that Lt. General (Retd) Hameed’s conviction is an internal matter concerning the institution he served. He noted: “Faez Hameed was an employee of an institution. If he has been punished for any matter, that is their internal affair.”
In a separate but related political statement, the KP Chief Minister urged those in positions of authority to engage in dialogue. He specified that the authority for negotiations had been entrusted by the party founder to Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Raja Nasir Abbas. Afridi affirmed his complete support for every decision made by Achakzai, highlighting the unity within the political committee which also includes representatives like Khalid Khurshid and Sardar Qayyum Niazi from Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
### Political & Governance Updates
**PTI Financial Crisis:**
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is reportedly grappling with a severe financial crisis. To manage operational costs, the party has requested each of its parliamentarians to contribute 10% of their salary.
**Asset Transparency for Senior Officials:**
The Ministry of Finance announced that details of assets owned by high-ranking federal and provincial officers will be made publicly available on a website by the end of next year. This initiative is aimed at enhancing accountability and will involve thorough scrutiny of the assets of federal and provincial bureaucracy.
**Ministerial Comments and Development Projects:**
Federal Minister of State for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhry, issued a stern warning, declaring that the political career of those who cross the established ‘red lines’ has concluded.
Separately, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed strong reservations over the sluggish pace of the Karachi Yellow Line project over the past six years, noting that the project’s cost has escalated by 190%.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic engagements during his visit to Turkmenistan included meetings with global leaders and a visit to the ‘Monument of Neutrality’ at a global forum.
### Crime, Customs, and Infrastructure
**Severe Fog Disrupts Motorways:**
Heavy fog across various regions significantly impacted visibility, leading to the closure of multiple motorways: M1 (Raskai to Peshawar), M2 (Hiran Minar to Thokar Niaz Baig), M3 (Faizpur to Rajana), and M5 (Multan to Zahir Pir and Rohri to Rahim Yar Khan).
**Accidents Reported:**
A tragic collision involving a bus and a trailer on Motorway M4 near Khanewal resulted in the death of the bus hostess and injuries to four passengers. Additionally, a collision between a passenger coach and a car occurred near the Billy Tang oil depot on Pindi Road in Kohat district.
**Customs Seizures and Social Issues:**
Pakistan Customs reported a significant crackdown on smuggling, confiscating gold and silver valued at over Rs 306 million over the past five months.
In social news, Umme Rubab Chandio, hailing from Dadu district, strongly condemned the entrenched feudal system (“Sardari Nizam”) in Sindh, branding it as a malignancy that adversely affects thousands of citizens.
Finally, in a unique incident reported from Lahore, a shopkeeper who sold motorcycles on installment plans accumulated traffic challans amounting to Rs 2.3 million on the vehicles he had sold.
