LHC orders obtaining signature of military convict

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed the superintendent of Kot Lakhpat jail to obtain the signature of a military court convict on a power of attorney.

Petitioner Arzam Junaid was sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment on Dec 25 in the May 9 case of an attack on the Jinnah House, which also serves as the residence of Lahore corps commander. He was transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail on Dec 27.

A lawyer appeared on behalf of the petitioner and told the court that...