ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s former Spymaster Lieutenant-General (r) Hamid Gul was passed away after suffering brain hemorrhage on August 15, 2015.
Hamid Gul was born on November 20, 1936 in Sargodha district of Punjab.
After his retirement as a three star General from Pakistan army in 1992 he became a defense analyst.
He served Pakistan Army from 1956 to 1992. Former Spymaster played vital role in different wars in his career which include Indo-Pak wars in 1965 and 1971 and soviet war in Afghanistan.
He was awarded by Sitara-e-Basalat and Hilal-e-Imtiaz during his military career. Hamid Gul commanded Inter-Services intelligence (ISI), premier intelligence agency of Pakistan between 1987 and 1989.
Gul played an instrumental role in directing ISI support to Afghan resistance groups against Soviet forces during the soviet war in Afghanistan.
He was also credited for spreading covert support to Kashmiri Mujahedeen against India. He also earned a reputation as a god father of Pakistani geostrategic policies.
He was accused by America of having strong ties with non-state, shady groups but he denied all allegations against him.
He played a key role in forming the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad, a write-wing political alliance against Pakistan people’s party(PPP).
Hamid Gul has died on August 15, 2015, after suffering brain hemorrhage in Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Murree.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription
