On Saturday night, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher held a courtesy meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman. When asked about the purpose of the meeting, Taher clarified, “It was purely a courtesy visit. We exchanged brief thoughts on the current overall situation. There were no formal discussions on any specific issue with the Army Chief or the military.” Asked whether political matters like elections were discussed, he added, “What I’ve already said is all I can disclose.”