was absent in this case. Referring to Hussain Shah v. The State (PLD 2020 SC 132),

Balochistan High Court

the Court opined that mere presence in a vehicle does not amount to possession unless supported by evidence of the accused’s knowledge and intent to control the narcotics. The lack of such evidence against Abdul Salam rendered his presence in the vehicle insufficient to satisfy the legal require

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