| 1. Faiz Hameed is regarded as a close associate of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. |
| 2. He served as the chief spymaster of Pakistan and is known as the 'Butcher of Panjshir' for his support of the Taliban. |
| 3. In 2020, he played a crucial role as one of the chief mediators in the peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban. |
| 4. He had several meetings with Ajeet Doval, India's National Security Advisor, leading to the renewal of the ceasefire pledge on the Line of Control. |
| 5. In 2021, he was involved in a controversial incident where his wife shot him after discovering him with another woman. |
| 6. He faced accusations of acting beyond his authority during the Faizabad sit-in in 2017 and allegedly rigging elections in 2018. |
| 7. He retired from the Pakistan Army four months before the end of his service on 10 December 2022, following the appointment of General Asim Munir. |
| 8. In August 2024, he was arrested and faced court martial for corruption and violation of army rules. |
