Overview
- ISPR said a field general court-martial found Faiz Hameed guilty on four counts, including political activity after retirement, Official Secrets Act violations, misuse of authority and resources, and causing harm, with the sentence effective December 11, 2025 after a roughly 15‑month process.
- Federal figures framed the ruling as consequential, with Information Minister Atta Tarar calling it a landmark, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif detailing appeal rights, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari endorsing the message on illegality, and Senator Faisal Vawda predicting further accountability.
- Rana Sanaullah said talks with PTI remain at a standstill unless the party and its founder disavow May 9 and apologize, underscoring the political deadlock.
- Punjab advanced governance drives as CM Maryam Nawaz reviewed a provincewide beautification plan covering 132 schemes across 39 districts worth Rs16.9 billion, and an interprovincial delegation and UN Women praised the Women Protection Authority’s one-roof service model.
- Lahore’s administration reported removing 1,059 permanent and temporary encroachments and 7,795 illegal banners in 24 hours, while the Islamabad High Court ordered a decision within 10 days on a citizen’s blacklist removal request and the Religious Affairs Ministry warned the public about a fake Saudi jobs advertisement.