The Lahore High Court has nullified an 11-year prison sentence in a drug trafficking case, citing weak investigation and ineffective prosecution.

The decision was made due to insufficient evidence and failure to establish the case against the accused, who was charged with possession of 3 kilograms of cannabis.

The two-member bench, comprising Justice Farooq Haider and Justice Tariq Nadeem, ruled in favor of the convict, with Justice Tariq Nadeem authoring the 15-page detailed judgment.

The court highlighted that proceeds from drug trafficking are often used to fund terrorism and anti-state activities, posing a long-term threat to national security. It emphasized that prosecution must play an active and effective role, noting that mere formalities in handling cases are inadequate.

The judgment criticized prosecuting officers for their frequent inaction during witness cross-examinations, stating that some police witnesses deliberately provide lenient statements, weakening........

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