A special central court in Islamabad on Monday cancelled the bail of Najaf Hameed, the brother of former senior army officer Faiz Hameed, in a fraud case after accepting an application filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the Islamabad Special Court Central approved the FIA’s plea seeking cancellation of bail, ruling in favour of the prosecution.
However, Najaf Hameed could not be taken into custody, as he was not present in court at the time the verdict was announced by the judge.
The decision was delivered by FIA Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand, who pronounced the reserved verdict.
Earlier, the same court had granted bail to Najaf Hameed on the basis of a compromise reached between the parties.
The FIA subsequently approached the court, arguing that the bail granted on reconciliation grounds should be withdrawn, prompting the court to review the matter.
Earlier, on January 21, 2026, the special court had taken up the FIA’s application seeking cancellation of Najaf Hameed’s bail in the fraud case. The hearing was presided over by Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand.
During that hearing, an assisting counsel appeared on behalf of Najaf Hameed and requested time to present arguments, stating that senior counsel would submit detailed pleadings.
Accepting the request, the court adjourned the hearing until February 24 and directed that a copy of the bail cancellation application be provided to the defence team.
It is pertinent to note that Najaf Hameed’s bail had been approved earlier by the same court following a compromise between the complainant and the accused.
Just three days earlier, on January 18, the FIA Special Judge Central Court Islamabad had granted him bail in the fraud case through a written order confirming reconciliation between the parties.
Before securing bail from the special court, Najaf Hameed had also obtained interim bail from a local court in Islamabad. He is facing allegations of fraud and other charges in a case registered by the FIA.
Reporter: Hashar Warraich