In a recent development, a sessions court in Karachi has sentenced Ali Hassan to life imprisonment for the rape of a six-year-old girl in Qayyumabad in 2024, as reported by Dunya News on February 12, 2026. The court also imposed a fine of Rs500,000, to be paid to the victim and the complainant. Prosecutor Irfana Qadri highlighted that medical evidence supported the prosecution's case, despite the defense's argument that the case was linked to a property and financial dispute. This ruling underscores the court's stance on child abuse cases, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the importance of justice for the victim.