Famous Pakistani TikTok and Instagram influencer Sana Yousaf was tragically shot at the age of 17 on Monday. She was killed at her home in Islamabad. Reports say that the shooter was a guest at her house, opened fire at close range, and fled the scene. Police have not yet arrested anyone but are actively investigating, including the possibility of it being an honour-related killing.
Sana was originally from Upper Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and was living in Islamabad’s G-13 sector. Born on June 2, 2008, she had recently celebrated her birthday. Her father is a popular social activist and is understood to be an inspiration for Sana, as she has been vocal and an advocate for change through her social media content.
Sana Yousaf: A Voice for Youth and Women
Sana’s lifestyle and cultural content made her famous on Instagram and TikTok. In her content, she often added humour and highlighted issues like women’s rights and youth empowerment. She amassed a following of 4.9 lakhs on Instagram and 4 lakh on TikTok and had a separate account for brand deals, which made her independent.
She had a huge fan following among the youth, which showed immense outrage over her death on social media. Her fans have taken to social media demanding justice. Many users expressed their heartbreak, saying Sana deserved a full life and should have been free to express herself.
The tragic death of Sana Yousaf has also shown the harsh realities of women who are vocal and visible online and offline in countries like Pakistan. She used her voice to talk about issues like women’s rights and youth empowerment.
She tried to make a difference, but with that visibility came real risks. As a result, people across the country are now demanding better protection for digital creators who, like Sana, use their platforms to stand up for what they believe in.
