FIA launches corruption inquiry against brother of former ISI DG Faiz Hameed

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a corruption inquiry against Najaf Hameed, brother of former senior army officer and ex-DG ISI Faiz Hameed, over allegations of assets beyond known sources of income, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Wednesday.

According to sources, the inquiry has been initiated by the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Cell. As part of the probe, details of Najaf Hameed’s assets have been sought from various public and private institutions, while the State Bank of Pakistan has been approached for information regarding his bank accounts.

Sources said Najaf Hameed’s name has also been placed on the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL), and FIA teams have conducted raids at multiple locations to arrest him. However, no arrest has been made so far.

The development comes after a significant legal setback for Najaf Hameed, as a special central court in Islamabad on Monday cancelled his interim bail in a fraud and land scam case. The bail was cancelled after the court accepted an application filed by the FIA.

The Islamabad Special Court Central approved the FIA’s plea for cancellation of bail, ruling in favour of the prosecution. The verdict was announced by FIA Special Judge Central Shah Rukh Arjumand, who had earlier reserved the decision.

Najaf Hameed could not be taken into custody following the verdict, as he was not present in court at the time the decision was announced.

Earlier, the same court had granted bail to Najaf Hameed on the basis of a compromise reached between the complainant and the accused. However, the FIA later challenged the bail, arguing that bail granted on reconciliation grounds should be withdrawn, prompting the court to re-examine the matter.

On January 21, 2026, the special court had taken up the FIA’s application seeking cancellation of bail. During that hearing, an assisting counsel appeared on behalf of Najaf Hameed and sought time to present arguments, stating that senior counsel would file detailed pleadings. The court adjourned the hearing to February 24 and directed that a copy of the bail cancellation application be provided to the defence.

Just days earlier, on January 18, the FIA Special Judge Central Court Islamabad had granted Najaf Hameed bail through a written order confirming reconciliation between the parties. Prior to that, he had also obtained interim bail from a local court in Islamabad.

Najaf Hameed is facing allegations of fraud and other charges in a case registered by the FIA, while the newly launched corruption inquiry continues.