Staff Reporter :
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed met Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus on Saturday afternoon at the state guest house Jamuna, a development that has drawn attention amid growing political unrest across the country.
According to individuals present at the premises, the chief justice arrived at the venue just before 5:00pm and departed at 5:28pm, marking a brief but notable encounter. The details of the discussion between the two constitutional heads remain undisclosed.
A source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the meeting as a “courtesy call,” reportedly following the chief justice’s return from an official trip to South Africa. No official statement has been issued by either the Supreme Court or the Chief Adviser’s Office.
Still, the timing of the meeting has raised eyebrows, coming as it does during a period of heightened political tension.
The country is witnessing widespread calls from political parties and civil society for a clear roadmap leading to the next general elections, as well as greater transparency in the ongoing reform initiatives spearheaded by the caretaker administration.
While there is no indication yet that the meeting touched upon any of these pressing issues, the convergence of the judiciary and executive at such a moment has fueled speculation about possible behind-the-scenes consultations or confidence-building efforts between the branches of the state.
Observers note that with trust in institutions under pressure and the streets increasingly restive, even symbolic gestures and high-level contacts take on outsized significance. Whether this meeting will pave the way for broader political consensus-or deepen the sense of opacity-remains to be seen.
